Dessert

[drunkenmonkey]

I'm eating a small slice of cheesecake. Is that bad?! My A1c is 6.8

 

[donnellysdogs]

Why should it be bad..? I will have anything in moderation.. You said small piece..
Hba1c of 6.8 is good.
Life with diabetes still has to be enjoyable..
A small piece of cheesecake to me sounds very enjoyable!! Just something to be had in moderation though

 

[drunkenmonkey]

I agree entirely! Washed down with a nice glass of red wine!

 

[hallii]

I don't think an A1c of 6.8% is "good" it is not bad, but could be better.

We all have to accept the best results we can manage and we are all different.

I wouldn't eat cheesecake, it is high in carbs and once you start eating small amounts then it's a slippery slope.

There are lots of low carb alternatives that you can eat. But you have to want to.

So no more cheesecake or we will "send the lads" round.

Try jelly (sugarfree) Greek yoghurt or Fresh Cream add blueberries to the jelly (I like blackcurant flavour) or a fresh fruit salad.

H

 

[ewelina]

Ive never made any cheesecake but i imagine that homemade its not that bad. There is mainly cheese and no flour. The one from supermarket for sure is full of sugar but if you make it by yourself you can use fructose or sweetener instead. Actually i need to try it out soon!

 

[susanmanley]

I am finding that after being almost neurotically strict with my low carb diet I reached a more balanced stage. I eat a little 'naughty' stuff occasionally or i feel so deprived I have a really bad day and mess everything up [including my head with that aweful guilt thing]

I do test after extras and add in some extra exercise if necessary.


Also I have found that I can have porridge made with water then a little honey and a couple of spoon af greek yoghurt without having too high numbers [between 5.4 and 6.3] and it keeps me going until lunch rather than needing a snack mid morning. I do hope I am not doing myself any harm as it seems to suit me

 

[donnellysdogs]

Your blood results say you doing fantastic.

A 'non diabetic' after food could have their sugars raise by 2.8.... So don't you worry.

You still have to live happily.. As well as healthily.. As possible.

D isn't about getting so tight about food that you don't live and enjoy....

I love food, but size 10/12.. I eat everything in moderation.. All food and red wine.. But just drambuie for treats..(birthday/xmas). I still love my drambuie, just that I know I can't have unless celebrating... I know low carbers and high carbers... But my life is best inbetween for my complete happiness.

You have to do what makes your physical and mental health balanced...

 

[drunkenmonkey]

I very rarely have any cake. Usually once every few months! But I have started working quite hard in the gym again

 

[donnellysdogs]

But if you enjoy something occasionally don't feel guilty..

You have to live and enjoy... Its all about balance ... Of physical AND mental needs...

Moderation NOT ... Total exclusion.

 

[chr1234]

But if you enjoy something occasionally don't feel guilty..

You have to live and enjoy... Its all about balance ... Of physical AND mental needs...

Moderation NOT ... Total exclusion.

as said above, all in moderation, I always have cheeky bit of choco every now and then as long as its not everyday its fine to have a treat!

 

[sallyjoseph]

Cheesecake is pretty bad for you because of all the fat and sugar in it, but if you only eat it in moderation you should be fine.

 

[susanmanley]

For christmas someone gave me the 85% chocolate so I could get the thrill without the quantity.
Had ONE SQUARE las night and was like a made thing!!! Hit me like a..?...bullet? [ not quite the right word]

 

[drunkenmonkey]

I only have a small slice every few months. Much prefer cheese and biscuits, although I don't often have that either.