I'd here from all diabetics but I ask for two because that's what runs in my mother's side of the family.
2007-08-26 10:31:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I haven't really given up much at all. I've actually benefited from becoming diabetic. After doing the research, and learning how to take care of myself, I feel better than I did twenty years ago. I still drink an occasional beer, still have an occasional (unfrosted) doughnut, and pretty much anything I want. I never was much into sweets anyway. So there you have it... I gave up very little and I don't miss a thing, really.
2007-08-26 14:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-12 23:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by Burton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Largely ,a life style of eating more and more sweets is what I was doing. Mostly because my insulin wasn't working I'd get fatter and fatter and couldn't lose wt when i tried. When I was diagnosised and received type 2 and metformin dieting with low carbs has shown me I was addicted to carbs (sugar) and never full. I eat now for health and I mean I read labels, measure, and journal food. I have had to put my eating in perspective or face giving myself insulin shots----don't want to go there. Don't want stroke or heart attack either so I've faced the music so to speak and will continue.
2007-08-27 08:14:27 · answer #3 · answered by kim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
beans and cornbread!!! It is the hardest part of this darn mess I am in. supposedly beans are the ideal food for diabetics as they have a low GI number, loaded with fiber, but they just send my glucose levels through the roof. Cornbread too!! I love cornbread!!
2007-08-26 14:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Nana Lamb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first was morning muffins. That was where I had to start and gradually eliminate other things. My doctor caught me buying muffins in the super market and shook his head. I knew I couldn't lie about it any more. First I cut those treasures in half. Then I left the butter off, etc. Eventually I quit buying them and I honestly don't miss them anymore.
2007-08-28 17:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweets were the absolute toughest for me but after 6 weeks it was no longer a temptation.
2007-08-26 17:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by Sunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from the south and it was really hard for me to give up sweet tea. I had no idea how much I loved it until I couldn't have it anymore.
2007-08-26 10:36:26 · answer #7 · answered by Beckers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to give up regular Dr. Pepper. I drink diet now but let me tell you, it does NOT taste the same!!!!
2007-08-26 13:02:22 · answer #8 · answered by db2byl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have to say my sweets and cola, but other than that i have done a fairly good job, i crave sweets and coke so i still drink and eat them once in awhile but not much...
2007-08-27 15:19:04 · answer #9 · answered by THE UK WILDCAT FAMILY 10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hardest thing is potatoes but i eat small amounts now and then
2007-08-29 15:22:13 · answer #10 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋