Should I stop eating sugar altogether?
I am a diabetic and trying to make the right food choices. I have heard a hundred different things about this.
Did you have to cut out sugar on your journey?
I'm on insulin regime, so I can easily "cheat" but have always tried to not eat refined sugar products than I have to. I also will change recipes that require a lot of sugar, and replace with something else - reduce the amount if it depending on what is being made (love coconut sugar - that has less calories/carbs). I haven't totally cut it out, but because I try to stick to no more that 120 grams of carbs a day (which includes "sugar" in whatever form of "ose" ) I find my blood sugar/weight is okay. That's me though, I've been at this for awhile, and just try to roll with the flow and just try not to over indulge too often. If I do, going for a walk afterwards helps with bringing blood sugars down, or again, as on insulin, and I can a jab of our juice of life. Again, quality / quantity is the route I go for maintaining my health as a diabetic.
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, I'm not on insulin, but my husband is. I was taking the pills. We both loved sugar. I gave it up and was able to get my numbers in line, but my husband didn't. I also walk every day and believe that helps me a lot. Thank you so much for the information. Sometimes I'm all over the place and just can't decide what to do. I would love to find a great recipe for cake that tastes delicious with no sugar. I agree with you that quality/quantity is the route for maintaining our health.
When I was first diagnosed, I tried to eliminate as many carbs and sugar as I could. It did help my numbers stay below range, but I did not feel better physically. As a result, I became malnourished and developed a negative relationship with food. I decided to seek help last year and now I'm doing much better. I eat some added-sugar occasionally like when we have a family ice cream day, but only eat one scoop in a cup and I add some protein like nuts. Otherwise, I eat many desserts using monk fruit because I tend to get hot flashes when eating baked goods using traditional sugar and it doesn't make me feel good. Even that is once in a while. - CJ (Team Member)
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, Thanks for the feedback. You hear so many different things and it does get confusing. I also had to get some help; I was all over the place with my eating. Thanks for the information.
Whether or not you should stop eating sugar altogether depends on your individual health goals, lifestyle, and overall dietary habits. Here are some considerations to help you make an informed decision:
Health Goals
Added Sugars vs. Natural Sugars
Moderation vs. Elimination
Dietary Balance
Mindful Consumption
Individual Tolerance
Balanced Lifestyle
The decision to stop eating sugar altogether or reduce your sugar intake significantly should be based on your unique circumstances and goals. The key is to make informed choices and prioritize a diet that supports your health and well-being.Hello
, I totally agree with you. I had to learn to be my own best advocate and do what was right for me. It took me many years to get it right.
Have you found that you need outside help to stay on track? Thanks for sharing.
