How do you cope with your 'sweet tooth'?

[nonethewiser]

Early days never bothered about sweet things, now do indulge in biscuit chocolate odd piece of cake & scone.

Learnt that although sweet things shouldn't be overly consumed they needed be avoided either, speaking here as type 1 on insulin.

 

[Leadinglights]

I often think there is no justice in this world, as a child my friend who was like a stick used to scoff all her sweets in one go and I would still have mine so she would beg some of mine.
It depends if you are the sort of person who can just have one chocolate, one biscuit, one small cake or just have to eat the lot if they are there. I would always choose something savoury. a cracker with marmite, piece of cheese or nuts or fruit.
The weekend treat is a square of Aldi or Lindt dark choc or a quarter Nature Valley Protein bar with the afternoon cuppa, but I must try the Aldi ones somebody mentioned.

 

[JJay]

Like many others, I never really had a sweet tooth. My problem was always with savoury carbs - bread, pasta, rice, crackers & cheese - couldn't get enough. But eventually I got used to smaller portions and I'm content with that. Nothing is ever off the menu as far as I'm concerned (unless I don't like it, of course!)

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Such eye opening responses, it's encouraging to hear that appetites adapt after making healthy changes.

It's interesting that many didn't have a sweet tooth as that's often incorrectly associated with type 2 at least.

I think for me, I found a sweetener that worked for me and I started baking my own so I knew what goes into it.

 

[Kaylz]

As a Type 1 on insulin I just eat and bolus accordingly making sure it's also after a meal, I missed out for over 2 years after diagnosis due to developing an eating disorder so I have to make up for it

All things in moderation, there are ways around it even as a Type 2, having something with higher fat content etc to limit spikes, its by far better than going for a sugar free alternative

@everydayupsanddowns it's interesting to hear you were told no to a sugar in the hospital, my breakfast when I was in being diagnosed was porridge and the nurse said I'll put some sugar in for you along with a white roll and jam!
xx

 

[Andy HB]

I found that not having biscuits, chocolates and sweets in the house was always a good method of reducing my sugar/carb intake.

Of course, this requires other attributes .... such as being too lazy to go out to the shops to get some more if you run out.

When I say "you" I, of course, mean "I"!

 

[EllsBells]

I found that not having biscuits, chocolates and sweets in the house was always a good method of reducing my sugar/carb intake.

Of course, this requires other attributes .... such as being too lazy to go out to the shops to get some more if you run out.

When I say "you" I, of course, mean "I"!

Alas, that's not always doable in a house with a family or other parties not on the same journey as you, There are always treats, buns, crisps etc in our house which are nothing to do with me. Gritted teeth it is on bad days!

 

[KARNAK]

Steradent does it for me @Cherrelle DUK soaked overnight in a glass jar, works a treat.

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Lool, I had to Google that! Thought it was some new fancy health kick .

Steradent does it for me @Cherrelle DUK soaked overnight in a glass jar, works a treat.

 

[KARNAK]

So quick Cherrelle well done, health kick wot moi, beer kick more like it, your round.🙂

 

[NotWorriedAtAll]

I now have a good selection of Keto dessert recipes which I found by Googling online. So if I fancy a dessert I can have cheesecake, brownies, chocolate mousse, nut bars etc. All quick and easy to make, and BG levels hardly move.

I'm much the same. Prior to my diagnosis I almost never had cakes, puddings etc as I didn't have a taste for them and didn't enjoy baking. I didn't eat much bread either.
Since being diagnosed I developed a sweet tooth and I eat desserts and puddings almost every day but they don't have any effect on my blood sugars because I make them from keto ingredients and I also make my own keto bread.
I aim for 20g or fewer of carbs a day.
I seem to be getting higher blood sugar readings this week since having my first vaccination as I am getting 7 - 8 when I test instead of the 5 - 7 readings I usually get. Hoping that will settle down soon.

 

[Leaderofthecats]

I have assorted flavours of Stevia drops, for putting into coffee and ersatz coffee. They're ridiculously expensive compared to even fancy shmancy sugar, but they're very good products imo.

I also have some Goli Apple Cider Vinegar vegan gummy sweets. I didn't realise they were sweets when I got them a few weeks ago as they're marketed as a health supplement and this was before my hbac01 result came back high so I wasn't paying attention, but it seems that taking them (especially after meals) isn't raising my blood sugar extra anyway; maybe because ACV is famously good for diabetes? Idk. They're nice though, and not too sweet. They taste of apples. This is my only refined sugar for weeks and my sugar craving has dropped considerably, so maybe they help with that too?

They say you can take up to 6 daily - but I'm having either 1 or two servings of two gummies, daily, as they have about 1g of sugar per gummy. The sweets are quite large and satisfying, though. Two sweets is equivalent to a shot of apple cider vinegar, they reckon.

1 Bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

Goli® Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies! World's First Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies! Our patented formula is made with Vitamins B9 and B12 to support overall health and wellness. Our delicious gummies are Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-GMO and are made with the highest quality ingredients! Taste the Apple...

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[KARNAK]

Sorry @Cherrelle DUK still rely on the Steradent, no carbs just shrinks your dentures,
never been able to eat a steak since.

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Oh wow! I hope you've found tasty alternatives though as there are lots of options, just need to find what works for you.

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

I have assorted flavours of Stevia drops, for putting into coffee and ersatz coffee. They're ridiculously expensive compared to even fancy shmancy sugar, but they're very good products imo.

I also have some Goli Apple Cider Vinegar vegan gummy sweets. I didn't realise they were sweets when I got them a few weeks ago as they're marketed as a health supplement and this was before my hbac01 result came back high so I wasn't paying attention, but it seems that taking them (especially after meals) isn't raising my blood sugar extra anyway; maybe because ACV is famously good for diabetes? Idk. They're nice though, and not too sweet. They taste of apples. This is my only refined sugar for weeks and my sugar craving has dropped considerably, so maybe they help with that too?

They say you can take up to 6 daily - but I'm having either 1 or two servings of two gummies, daily, as they have about 1g of sugar per gummy. The sweets are quite large and satisfying, though. Two sweets is equivalent to a shot of apple cider vinegar, they reckon.

1 Bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

Goli® Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies! World's First Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies! Our patented formula is made with Vitamins B9 and B12 to support overall health and wellness. Our delicious gummies are Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-GMO and are made with the highest quality ingredients! Taste the Apple...

goli.com

I think this is why testing is so important! I find getting to know what works for your body can be more realistic than cutting everything out as enjoying food is a healthy part of life.

 

[Leaderofthecats]

Frequent daily blood prick testing is absolutely vital, I completely agree with you.

To adapt a military term:
"time spent on recon is never time wasted"

Scoping out the situation and establishing your blood glucose 'terrain', this will save a lot of time and effort in the long run.

🙂

 

[NotPink]

Cider vinegar is an old recommendation with health benefits. Years ago I found an old small paperback original book which is still 'somewhere'. I found out much later on it is very acidy and not great for teeth. Occasionally I dilute some in water and drink thru a straw to reduce blood sugar and avoid tooth damage before bedtime. Do cider apple gummies do tooth damage?
PS you can get sugar free ones.

 

[Bloden]

@everydayupsanddowns it's interesting to hear you were told no to a sugar in the hospital, my breakfast when I was in being diagnosed was porridge and the nurse said I'll put some sugar in for you along with a white roll and jam!
xx

I was told I (and I quote) I could never eat anything sweet ever again. I swear that DSN was in the job just so she could say that to the newly-diagnosed and watch their faces drop...nasty, nasty woman! 😳

 

[Kaylz]

I was told I (and I quote) I could never eat anything sweet ever again. I swear that DSN was in the job just so she could say that to the newly-diagnosed and watch their faces drop...nasty, nasty woman! 😳

😱! interestingly I was reading on a Facebook Type 1 group that someone posted if they could have a sugar in their coffee and the amount of folk saying no was shocking,their choice you know what I mean? But one guy commented saying carb counting was called that in order to cut down on your carbs and reduce your insulin and it's like na mate, it's called carb counting so you can adjust your insulin and lead a relatively normal life around food xx

 

[Bloden]

😱! interestingly I was reading on a Facebook Type 1 group that someone posted if they could have a sugar in their coffee and the amount of folk saying no was shocking,their choice you know what I mean? But one guy commented saying carb counting was called that in order to cut down on your carbs and reduce your insulin and it's like na mate, it's called carb counting so you can adjust your insulin and lead a relatively normal life around food xx

That guy must’ve had the same Diabetic Education as me LOL. Was he Spanish? I prefer the latter option - as normal a life as possible.