Pre-diabetes, Fibromyalgia and Binge Eating Disorder

[Aisha53]

I've just been told I am pre-diabetic. I'm seeing the Doc on Monday to discuss the next steps. I've been going to an NHS Diabetes Prevention course since September but it triggers my BED so badly that I've given up going. I'd love to lose weight and exercise more but my other conditions work against me. Is there anyone else on here with similar issues that I could chat to?

 

[leic_viz]

Hi I was also diagnosed with binge eating disorder last year and was then referred for therapy, which did help but still do struggle sometimes. Have you spoke to your gp or diabetic specialist about it ?

 

[andromache]

I have a history of anorexia, now many years technically in recovery. But Tbh, I only really started thinking about nutrition like a sane person when I started getting metabolically unwell and had to start taking it seriously. The wonderful thing about a real food low(ish, in my case) carb approach, rich in meat, cheese, eggs, fish, nuts and seeds and greens but low in sugar and stodge, is how generous and satisfying it is. One does not feel hungry or deprived. If that scarcity/deprivation alarm bell is something that leads you into dicey territory when you’re told to limit or restrict, maybe you too could think instead of all the deliciously nourishing things that you can enjoy with pleasure and without restriction or guilt.

 

[Aisha53]

Hi I was also diagnosed with binge eating disorder last year and was then referred for therapy, which did help but still do struggle sometimes. Have you spoke to your gp or diabetic specialist about it ?

I'm seeing the diabetic nurse on Monday. I'm going to ask her if I can talk to someone who knows about all three issues so I can have a holistic plan for coping

 

[Aisha53]

I have a history of anorexia, now many years technically in recovery. But Tbh, I only really started thinking about nutrition like a sane person when I started getting metabolically unwell and had to start taking it seriously. The wonderful thing about a real food low(ish, in my case) carb approach, rich in meat, cheese, eggs, fish, nuts and seeds and greens but low in sugar and stodge, is how generous and satisfying it is. One does not feel hungry or deprived. If that scarcity/deprivation alarm bell is something that leads you into dicey territory when you’re told to limit or restrict, maybe you too could think instead of all the deliciously nourishing things that you can enjoy with pleasure and without restriction or guilt.

I've restarted my food diary and keep telling myself that I'm in charge. I'm starting to make some better decisions but when I make a bad one I get annoyed with myself. It's hard to be kind to yourself isn't it?