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<blockquote data-quote="Japes" data-source="post: 1523104" data-attributes="member: 277410"><p>I have been saying for years sugar is an addiction as much as any other known addictive substance and been politely smiled at or laughed at. I no longer describe it as that to anyone but myself or the one or two enlightened friends who've tentatively voiced this as well. I'm well aware that, amidst the recommended healthy eating I did over the years prior to diagnosis, there was a massive amount of hidden sugar eating, along with a massive desire not to be seen as different, or rocking the boat, or upsetting the cook of the day by refusing to eat what was put in front of me when I was totally aware of the addictive nature of the food for me - even if no one else took that seriously.</p><p></p><p>It's also a massive struggle in a world where almost all easily available food is a carb fest where sugary treats have become a daily norm for so many, and also where so many people seem to think it's fine to comment freely on that what you are eating which is different to what they would do. I'm also lucky in that everyone I know is very supportive of what I'm doing as they've seen what a massive difference it has made to me.</p><p></p><p>Now, I've worked out what works for me and what most definitely does not, and 99% of the time stick to it, whilst not beating myself up over the 1% "Sod it" or it's just too difficult to resist moments. (I so enjoyed the one samosa I've had all year but I paid for a week with high blood sugar readings.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Japes, post: 1523104, member: 277410"] I have been saying for years sugar is an addiction as much as any other known addictive substance and been politely smiled at or laughed at. I no longer describe it as that to anyone but myself or the one or two enlightened friends who've tentatively voiced this as well. I'm well aware that, amidst the recommended healthy eating I did over the years prior to diagnosis, there was a massive amount of hidden sugar eating, along with a massive desire not to be seen as different, or rocking the boat, or upsetting the cook of the day by refusing to eat what was put in front of me when I was totally aware of the addictive nature of the food for me - even if no one else took that seriously. It's also a massive struggle in a world where almost all easily available food is a carb fest where sugary treats have become a daily norm for so many, and also where so many people seem to think it's fine to comment freely on that what you are eating which is different to what they would do. I'm also lucky in that everyone I know is very supportive of what I'm doing as they've seen what a massive difference it has made to me. Now, I've worked out what works for me and what most definitely does not, and 99% of the time stick to it, whilst not beating myself up over the 1% "Sod it" or it's just too difficult to resist moments. (I so enjoyed the one samosa I've had all year but I paid for a week with high blood sugar readings.) [/QUOTE]
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