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viv

viv

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Hi All, I have been dianosed type two for a month now and trying to control it by diet alone. I am finding it's really getting me down .I have a sweet tooth and I have tried dried fruit or fresh fruit for the sugar kick, but nothing replaces a caramel bar etc: I gave in the other day, and had a flake, now I just want more. I tried one square of plain 80% chocolate, but ended up eating the whole bar. Can anybody HELP? I know I have to get this under control, but as you all know it's so very hard. Viv x :(
 
I would be exactly the same if I had stuff like sweets etc around the house, so to avoid the temptation I ensure that none are kept in the house. My wife likes the occasional sweet snack, but she never keeps a supply in the house or eats any in front of me.
If I really get a craving I cant shift from my mind, I raid the fridge for a semi dried prune or two ...never more that two as I know how quickly they will cause adverse consequences if two becomes three or four :shock: :wink:
 
As with any addiction you just can't afford to give in to it. :evil:

Don't have anything like that in the house or within reach and keep well away from all sources of temptation. Make sure that friends and family are highly aware of the importance of helping you in this. :!:

Hard but necessary. :(
 
Viv
if you check your BG, that will remind you why you are not eating that stuff.One technique some people have used successfuly, is to brush their teeth . or chew some sugar free gum.
Hana
 
Thanks for the tips guys , trouble is I work on a ward and there are sweets, cakes and chocolates that are just sitting there begging to be eaten, and everyone tucks in. I put them out of sight when I am around, but they soon appear again!
 
viv said:
Thanks for the tips guys , trouble is I work on a ward and there are sweets, cakes and chocolates that are just sitting there begging to be eaten, and everyone tucks in. I put them out of sight when I am around, but they soon appear again!
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Then you have to make your mind up that they are NOT YOURS! Ignore them! :roll:
 
WeLcome Viv.
Temptation will always be there but your foot or eyesight won't be if you keep giving in. What is more important? I work in a place where people eat "bad" stuff the whole time and it's there for all. To not feel left out I make diabetic friendly cakes, muffins, bread etc and have to hand walnuts, pork scratchings, cheese i.e. Low carb things. Do you like jelly? What about making the sugar free ones? Lovely - in fact note to self make one later. As a minority type 2 who fights to keep weight on I also have the luxury of letting it half set, beating up some cream and then mixing together. If I make the raspberry one I also mix in some berries. I'm learning to think differently as a db.
Hope this helps. M
 
Thanks for the jelly idea, M. I am going on the x-pert course, perhaps that will help. I have been encouraged by your posts, and kept my bm's below 6 today. :o
 
viv said:
Thanks for the jelly idea, M. I am going on the x-pert course, perhaps that will help. I have been encouraged by your posts, and kept my bm's below 6 today. :o
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Brilliant! Keep going. :D 8)
 
Since taking acai berry supplements (get them on ebay.co.uk) my sweet tooth and all my old cravings have disappeared. Worth a try IMHO
 
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