I was drinking around 14 pepsi's a day, so now I might be diabetic. I should know tomorrow when I see my doctor. My feet have a numb feeing to them and keep getting all black and blue if I go outside when it's cold. So I only drank 6 today but I have a headach and a sick stomach. Is there a easier way too cut back without feeling so sick?
2007-02-27 16:59:26 · 12 answers · asked by Robin W 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I used to drink a Big Gulp size Coke everyday. I realized that a few days of headaches was worth it in the end. I now sleep better and feel better. I quit cold turkey. I stopped drinking soda all together on New Year's Eve and I haven't had any since. I don't think I'll ever go back to drinking Coke again to be with honest with you. I feel that my health is more important. I think it's mainly all about willpower. Hang in there.
2007-02-27 17:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Applebottom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe the caffeine in itself is cause for your possible diabetes. The corn-syrup/sugar in the Pepsi can be the problem.
What I did was to initially switch from regular Pepsi's to diet, then to diet-no caffeine drinks. By switching gradually, cutting back on the sugars or caffeine a few more each day, it will be easiest on your body. I've taken it a step further by switching to caffeine-free iced tea or to the flavored waters.
The first 2 or 3 days of less caffeine are the most uncomfortable.
As you cut back the caffeine intake a bit more each day, I think you will be surprised at how quickly you can switch-over with barely any negative symptoms.
2007-02-28 01:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I drink tons of Coke, and have been trying to cut back. I tried going cold turkey, but the headaches got to me. I've been gradually cutting back, and replacing with water (flavored water works well for me).
I found an article that said the withdrawal symptons usually only last for a few days up to a week, so maybe I should give "cold turkey" another try. http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/19/41.cfm
2007-02-28 01:06:22 · answer #3 · answered by smm1974 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Switch over to Green Tea. The caffeine isn't as heavy but Green Tea is good for you. Helps digestion, speeds up metabalism, and you get your required x amount of water per day.
That's what I did, just switched over from coffee to Green Tea about 6 months ago. No headaches, no withdrawals (you're still getting caffeine), better digestion, less stomach irritation.
2007-02-28 01:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Switch to coffee or tea. Tea actually has more caffeine than coffee or soda, plus it's full of anti-oxidants and tannic acid, which are good for you. Lay off the sugar, though.
2007-02-28 01:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by RoninShonen 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to stop drinking soda altogether. Maybe drink some coffee a couple times a day; that's natural and actually has nutritional value, whereas soda has none.
2007-02-28 01:04:27 · answer #6 · answered by ∂ίятУ ℓάυиḋгÿ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hydrate yourself with healthier drinks, your body is just going through withdrawals. It will go away, unlike getting diabetes.
2007-02-28 01:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by another journey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
drink water tea with no caffeine or sugar, fruit juices. milk,
2007-02-28 01:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by catseyesdiana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just start drinking more water.
2007-02-28 01:01:46 · answer #9 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you just have to get past that !! it takes a few days then it gets easy!!! Someone who knows!!!!
2007-02-28 01:04:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋