paulins
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
- Dislikes
- Feeling I can never eat anything sweet again or anything with carbs. But thought of diabetes complications scares me more so it is a no brainer!
Dear @AndBreathe
For my part, I don't understand the need for a defence. I am in awe of everyone's efforts here and every contribution (directly or indirectly) is a contribution to my own progress.
From what you say I think we are on the same page regarding diversity of responsiveness to diet.
I cannot stress enough that I fully understand your position and at no time have I ever been critical of it.
I don't really want to have to qualify every passing comment that I make on the forum and I would never make a 'dig' at anyone or their progress. However, to qualify my original comment that has caused all this misunderstanding. In my mind I had come to the realisation that I have to be led by my own physical responsiveness, not that of anyone else's.
To provide a light hearted analogy:
When I went into labour, I was put in a bay overnight and given pethidine. My husband was travelling up from London and I was alone. I felt I was in a dreamlike state but I was aware of a couple in another bay. The prospective father was helping his wife with the pain of her contractions by taking her through her relaxation and breathing exercises...
I did everything he told her, regardless of when my contractions were occurring !
I don't really know what else to say to put all this right except sorry my comment has offended and I'm going to leave it here.
Best wishes.
Kim
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I think you guys are all great and I get so much support from reading these posts and exchanging experiences and ideas. So, please everyone, keep posting and keep debating. I learn something new EVERY time I read this forum. For example, I had no idea that there was such a thing as almond milk, let alone unsweetened almond milk. I have been labouring under the misapprehension that the little drop of semi-skimmed milk in my tea/coffee would have no effect at all on my readings! Duh!! You might have read from another thread that I have a new set of battles to deal with, so I need you all! I say things here that I would never say face to face at home with family and friends - it is a safe place to explore our fears about our diabetes and the impact it can have on all aspects of our lives. So Kim, I need you and so does everyone else. Debate is fun!