SUGAR SUGAR SUGAR posts !

[Lilian]

Kaylz, I think the difference there is between type 1 and type 2. It is easier for someone on insulin to just adjust their insulin. Those who are not do not have this luxury.

 

[Manda1]

I will voice my opinion as I have a feeling this post is because of what I've been posting for a month and a half after being diagnosed I didn't touch anything apart from my meals and I was even scared to eat that, my DSN told me not to deny myself a bar of chocolate or a teacake etc as that would have a bad impact on me mentally and that I needed to adjust my life to fit these little treats in as if I didn't it would lead to me feeling very miserable etc so I may add a chocolate bar or a chocolate teacake into my menu once or twice a week, I allow for it and have 1 yorkshire pudding with tea rather than 2, I swap bread for something lower carb at lunch to have a bar of chocolate if I didn't do this I wouldn't be normal I adjust my insulin to cover it and keep an eye on my levels but now I wish I'd never said anything as I do feel like I'm being judged

 

[Manda1]

Don't feel like that love. I look forward to reading your posts and would not want you to stop posting. We are all but human and will all walk this journey in our own ways xxxx

 

[grovesy]

I will voice my opinion as I have a feeling this post is because of what I've been posting for a month and a half after being diagnosed I didn't touch anything apart from my meals and I was even scared to eat that, my DSN told me not to deny myself a bar of chocolate or a teacake etc as that would have a bad impact on me mentally and that I needed to adjust my life to fit these little treats in as if I didn't it would lead to me feeling very miserable etc so I may add a chocolate bar or a chocolate teacake into my menu once or twice a week, I allow for it and have 1 yorkshire pudding with tea rather than 2, I swap bread for something lower carb at lunch to have a bar of chocolate if I didn't do this I wouldn't be normal I adjust my insulin to cover it and keep an eye on my levels but now I wish I'd never said anything as I do feel like I'm being judged

Don't feel like that you are only just starting your journey. It is hard enough adjusting to a long term conditions. You have to adopt a life style that you can live with and we are all differnt. Not everything suits or works for everyone. I am sending you a cyber hug!

 

[Stitch147]

I will voice my opinion as I have a feeling this post is because of what I've been posting for a month and a half after being diagnosed I didn't touch anything apart from my meals and I was even scared to eat that, my DSN told me not to deny myself a bar of chocolate or a teacake etc as that would have a bad impact on me mentally and that I needed to adjust my life to fit these little treats in as if I didn't it would lead to me feeling very miserable etc so I may add a chocolate bar or a chocolate teacake into my menu once or twice a week, I allow for it and have 1 yorkshire pudding with tea rather than 2, I swap bread for something lower carb at lunch to have a bar of chocolate if I didn't do this I wouldn't be normal I adjust my insulin to cover it and keep an eye on my levels but now I wish I'd never said anything as I do feel like I'm being judged

Kaylz, dont feel like you are being judged (ive been the victim of this elsewhere) you are entitled to eat what you want. As long as you are covering it, whats the issue. If you want chocolate, you have your chocolate and dont worry about other peoples opinions. You have too look after yourself at the end of the day. As long as your DSN/gp/you are happy with your progress then dont worry about what anyone else thinks. Too many people are too quick to judge others on what they choose to do or say. As long as you are keeping your levels where they should be, then eat what you want and enjoy it. Dont let other peoples comments put you off. I still have the occasional treat (Im not on insulin, so do have to be a bit more careful) and enjoy them when I do. XXX

 

[Ljc]

I will voice my opinion as I have a feeling this post is because of what I've been posting for a month and a half after being diagnosed I didn't touch anything apart from my meals and I was even scared to eat that, my DSN told me not to deny myself a bar of chocolate or a teacake etc as that would have a bad impact on me mentally and that I needed to adjust my life to fit these little treats in as if I didn't it would lead to me feeling very miserable etc so I may add a chocolate bar or a chocolate teacake into my menu once or twice a week, I allow for it and have 1 yorkshire pudding with tea rather than 2, I swap bread for something lower carb at lunch to have a bar of chocolate if I didn't do this I wouldn't be normal I adjust my insulin to cover it and keep an eye on my levels but now I wish I'd never said anything as I do feel like I'm being judged

Try not to worry this conversation crops up on here from time to time, your BG levels are fab you certainly don't need to lose any weight , you do eat healthy and just like most of us on here you have some treats which you are fully entitled to do.

 

[Northerner]

I adjust my insulin to cover it and keep an eye on my levels but now I wish I'd never said anything as I do feel like I'm being judged

Don't think that @Kaylz! No way are you being judged! As you can see from the responses, we don't judge people on their food choices, just offer guidance when requested. Diabetes is such an individual condition that you have to find what suits you, and is sustainable long term. Also, it's a lot different when you get diagnosed as an adult and have established tastes to being diagnosed as a young child (as Hobie was). I was 49 when I got diagnosed and I still eat pretty much the same diet as before diagnosis - like you I adjust my insulin (and sometimes the timing of the injection) to suit what I want to eat. I'm perfectly healthy and perfectly content with my diet. Of course, you need to be aware of how things affect you and keep things in moderation, but that is true of everyone whether they have diabetes or not! 🙂

You're doing a great job, and don't stop asking questions - your questions are probably ones that many others would like to hear the answers to so it's not just good to ask for your sake but for all those other people reading 🙂

 

[khskel]

I don't low carb as my dodgy digestion doesn't react kindly to too much fat or protein. I've got to be a bit careful with veg too. You have to do what's best for you even if it might not be a text book diet.

 

[pinksha]

I just wanted to add to this post, that by reading other people posts and experiences I have only just learnt, being in my 30th year of type 1, that basmati rice does not cause a rise at all in my levels. Also, a spoon of cinnamon on my porridge in the winter keeps me level! I don't know how to copy and paste but the person who says your mileage may vary, has hit the nail on the head. We all learn as we go along and I would hate anybody to think they can't post what they eat (or indeed don't eat). We are all in this together, even if we deal with it differently.

 

[SB2015]

Kaylz, please keep posting. Everyone's views are important and you should be able to ask any questions on her. You never know when what you have asked will help someone else.

 

[Martin Canty]

If you go back in the History of posts there are a lot of foodstuff I would not touch with a barge pole. Eat healthy if you can ! 🙂

Agreed, most of my food is made from scratch, hardly a packet of anything in the pantry now, mostly seasonings & oils (and dog food)

 

[Gazman]

I did reduce my carbs but I tended to eat what I wanted in moderation.the only thing I totally cut was fizzy pop and sugar in tea(use to have lots of cups).No judgements here everybody has different outlooks on what's good or works for them.

 

[Sally71]

We have been told by our consultant that as a T1 on a pump my daughter can pretty much eat what she likes as long as she boluses correctly for it. My daughter always remembers the consultant saying "if you want doughnuts, eat doughnuts!" Obviously she didn't mean every day, and we realise that this isn't a licence to stuff her face with McD's and sweets and cakes every day, that's not good for anyone, whether they have diabetes or not. But the point is an occasional treat is allowed. In December we went to a local Christmas market and ended up eating platefuls of little pancakes covered in chocolate. I had to completely guess the carbs and was expecting a massive spike after that, but amazingly she hardly rose at all - so it can be done!

@Kaylz - please don't feel disheartened because one person has disagreed with you, as you can see most of us can see nothing wrong with what you are posting - please do carry on!

 

[Matt Cycle]

For me it's about balance and moderation in everything which wouldn't be a bad thing for the wider population. Yes, with T1 we can in theory eat whatever we want (the 'normal eating' in DAFNE) but in reality I think most of us have realised not to go too mad too often. It doesn't mean however missing out on anything. By necessity I've been watching my carbs for 30 years but it certainly doesn't mean I've missed out. I don't follow a diet, I don't need to lose weight and never have had to. The current fashion for LCHF doesn't interest me as I don't wish to eat a slab of lard for my breakfast 'to keep me sated until lunchtime'. My porridge works just fine for that. I have no issue with anyone who follows that type of diet I'm just sick of hearing about it as if it's the next best thing to sliced, er, almond bread. Not everyone is interested in it but as someone said each to their own.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

A great deal of folk are posting a huge amount of posts about things that are not healthy for Diabetics. Am I the only person to notice. Have a look at the posts ?

With respect HOBIE, forum member can make up their own minds whether a snack/food/recipe is healthy for them or not. This is not a nanny state it may be very near to one but it hasn't quite got there yet 🙂

 

[Ditto]

I eat lchf because it makes me feel good. I feel ill eating any other way. Testing is the thing, see what suits you and what doesn't and it has to be sustainable because it's for life. I don't have a sweet tooth but if somebody does then they have to accommodate it. I think it's good that they can. I wish I could accommodate fish, chips and mushy peas with a thickly slavered with butter chip buttie. 🙄

 

[HOBIE]

Can you imagine being 3yrs old & T1 ? When younger I had all kinds of insulin lots. One injection a day & having to eat 50g of carb before school, 50g lunch time & 50g tea time. To say I was sick to death of food was a severe under statement. My mother could not get the carbs into me so every day I used to drink 6pt of milk. Strong bones & teeth . A tremendous amount of posts are about SUGAR. That do so much damage ?

 

[HOBIE]

Kaylz, I think the difference there is between type 1 and type 2. It is easier for someone on insulin to just adjust their insulin. Those who are not do not have this luxury.

Its mile easier for a T2 to go for a walk & burn of there chocolate cake , A T1 pancreas does not work at all yours might work 60% who knows ?

 

[grovesy]

Its mile easier for a T2 to go for a walk & burn of there chocolate cake , A T1 pancreas does not work at all yours might work 60% who knows ?

No it is not always easy to go for walk , and it does not always go down, it can sometimes go up .

 

[Lilian]

Its mile easier for a T2 to go for a walk & burn of there chocolate cake , A T1 pancreas does not work at all yours might work 60% who knows ?

If they can walk that is.