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I cannot change my eating habits.

Sarah69 said:
I really can't remember if I ate as much chocolate before diagnosis.

I have bought some plain greek style yoghurt (didn't realise it was so expensive!) will give it a go in the morning with some strawberrys. In another thread somebody mixed the yoghurt with sugar free free jelly powder so I'll try that too. Is rhubarb ok to have? Have also bought some of the burgen bread to try.
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Hi Sarah, like you I am 46 and was diagnosed 10 years ago. I had a very bad diet and didn't like veg or salad, so have struggled a lot over the years with food and my love of chocolate and biscuits. I wish you luck as I know how difficult it is x
 
I so feel for you @Sarah69...I've read this thread from start to finish and have gone through a whole range of emotions whilst reading. I want to reach out and give you a massive hug.
I've been where you are now...when originally diagnosed I was advised to eat one third carbs with every meal and inject set amounts with each meal...which I have dutifully done for many years until arriving here a few months ago and having my eyes opened to low carb diet...to which I'm still in the early days of...but am starting now to see the results of...thankfully . I don't think you can underestimate the multitude of this change in diet and it does take a while to get your head around but as many have said...it's all about baby steps and with time...and a whole lot of label reading and organisation it's really not the nightmare you think it will be. I can't tell you it'll be easy because it won't but it will get easier once you start seeing those numbers dropping. For me this has been my motivation...checking my BG and seeing happy numbers gives me a little buzz...seeing several happy numbers in a day gives me a high and seeing my HBa1c reduced after just a month felt amazing and I finally feel like I'm in control of my diabetes rather than 'it' controlling me.
You don't need to make huge changes over night...take your time...try different foods...experiment a little and you'll be surprised at how quickly you can build up a list of new and tasty foods that you enjoy. It's also worth revisiting some of the foods you think you don't like...after many years of thinking smoked mackerel was the most revolting thing on the planet...it's now become one of my ultimate favourites...I guess tastes change over the years.
Keep positive...make small changes in your own time and see how you go. I wish you all the best x
 
You need help. You need to learn the glycemic loads of foods. There are a lot of good foods to eat that don't spike your blood sugar - meat, seafood, veggies (no root veggies), fresh fruit (avoid dried fruits), nuts, and seeds. No grains, they're the worst because they spike blood sugars and insulin to the moon.
 
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