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glassofwater

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Hi,
It's my birthday today – 51. I"m type 2 but today everyone thought it would be okay for me to have ice cream and cake. What no one knows is that I actually do this every week. Chips, crisps, kebabs, whatever. And then I'm disgusted with myself. This ringing a bell with anybody? Is this the secret life of all diabetics or am I the only non-compliant?
 
Glassowater, I was so b****y fed up when I got an infection that rocketed my bs that I thought 'b****r it', and had a blowout on all the illegal things.
I felt like I'd been dug up next day, though....:D
 
Are you happy with how you feel and your overall diabetes control?

Some people have a job staying off carbs. Is it some sort of reward thing. Eg I've slaved away at this boring job all week and now I'm going to do something for meeeee!?

Once you know what is keeping you doing it and what you would like to do instead it may be easier to handle.

I picked up an addiction to Lidl's Almond/Vanilla and Chocolate ice lolly's last year. It got to the point that I didn't feel my evening was complete without one if I was in front of the telly.

I managed to break it when I went to Madeira where there were no Lidls, no freezers and no telly.

I haven't dared to touch one since!
 
glassofwater said:
Hi,
It's my birthday today – 51. I"m type 2 but today everyone thought it would be okay for me to have ice cream and cake. What no one knows is that I actually do this every week. Chips, crisps, kebabs, whatever. And then I'm disgusted with myself. This ringing a bell with anybody? Is this the secret life of all diabetics or am I the only non-compliant?
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Only just started, but yup, I resemble that remark, certainly in past endeavours if not this, yet.

I'm currently thinking that I'd settle for being in control 9 or so days out of 10 and I should forgive myself the occassional indiscretion? And I suppose on those days I could eat what I want, too?
 
Hi Glassofwater and welcome

I was diagnosed T2 over a year ago but went through a denial phase for a whole year, eating normally including takeaways. I'd often eat several packs of crisps or sometimes two or three chocolate bars. Slept through one Sunday completely due to BS of 19 before I came to my senses and found this site - I've been attempting to low carb ever since and have BS's in the normal range for most of the day but already have peripheral neuropathy in my toes which I'm hoping will go.
Until I do get things completely under control I will not allow myself any treats.

Basically speaking - you've made the first step to controlling your diabetes by joining us, the next stage is to try and follow the advice this forum and people in it can and will give you - ask questions whenever you need to.
Unfortunately diabetes is not something you can ignore without facing the consequences but it is something you can control if you're prepared to put a small amount of effort into it.
If I can do it anyone can :)
 
I've been controlling this beast for 6yrs. now and there are times when I think s#d it and I eat what I want. I don't feel guilty and I don't test my sugars for the rest of that day. The next morning I know that I have to get back on track because the meter tells me so and it is only me that can do it. It is my control, no one elses.
My DR., who is one of the good guys, says that as long as it is not a regular occurence then you can get away with it. He reckons that exercise plays as big a part in control as food choices. By exercise I don't mean an hour in a gym but a walk, some gardening or household chores that take some effort.
I am not advocating that everyone should cheat but boy does that forbidden food taste good. If you become obsessive about your diet then it becomes a chore and it is all that you think about and other people don't want to hear about what you can and cannot eat.
 
Indeed, some days, my willpower just goes out the the window too. Yesterday, I took delivery of a smallish box of hand-made chocolates, that I'd won in a competition. I had every intention of giving them away but they were beautifully packaged and I took a peek inside. That peek was fatal. Yes, I succumbed. I took extra insulin but my head ached for the rest of the day and I regretted it then. At the time of indulging, those few chocs. made me feel as though I'd died and gone to heaven though.
Halo back on today and I've already been out on the cross-trainer and am planning my salad lunch.
I have a real craving for some Gorgonzola today.
 
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