Nutrition and Health

I've made the changes to my lifestyle and the diabetes is well controlled. Continuing to eat well is a daily challenge. I'm not a big fan of cooked vegetables and I don't always want salad, though I do eat it more than I used to. I miss baking, but substitute flours and sugars are just not the same, so I don't. I do try not to bring temptations into the house, so even if I'm on a raging carb binge, it isn't there for me to find.. Another problem right now is bupropion. It's been great for my mental state and kills my appetite to the point where I just don't care if I eat sometime. I actually have to remind myself to eat and then it's only to feed the beast so I won't go hypo or have a liver dump in the middle of the night.. Sometimes I wish for diabetic junk food. Lol. Pork rinds and rice cakes just don't do it for mr.. Anyway, that's my 2¢ worth.

Hello V5e0ct! Thank you for commenting. It sounds like you are doing a great job managing your diabetes. Making lifestyle changes can be challenging at times. I think it is really smart that you keep tempting foods out of your home! If you have a sweet craving but don't want all of the carbs consider trying the following recipe:
https://type2diabetes.com/recipes/peanut-butter-crunch-strawberries

Take care,
Meryl Krochmal, RD CDE Community Moderator.

I admire your control and discipline. Keep it up.

I’ve been type2 for 10 yrs. diagnosed at 30. Medication has always worked for me and allowed me to eat mostly what I want. But since turning 40 I’ve noticed the meds are working as good so I’ve decided to make changes. Daily exercise and no refined sugar. Also keeping the carbs low and increasing fibre and protein. I’m really struggling with the sugar part. I miss the sugar in my coffee.....a lot. But I’ve switched to Swerve and it’s helped.