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Originally Posted by dano
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Basically, diabetes requires a life-style change for the better. Good luck with your control and management. |
I've been thinking about this comment quite a bit... and even though I have already said you are right, I think the truth of the matter is that you are right on several different levels.
First of all, as diabetics, we have to stop looking at food in the same way we have most of our lives. While we eat to survive, most of us in the US eat what we want, when we want. That does not work for diabetics. For one thing skipping meals is not good for us, and can cause problems.
Secondly, and again, it's pretty much a mind-set here in the US we eat till we are full, full, full (stuffed?). Overeating is also not good for us. Our bodies are in there wondering what in the world to do with all that food. Don't want to waste it, but don't need that much, so where does it go?
Finally, most of us, are addicted to sweet. We need to retrain ourselves to be happy with the sweet of dried fruit (which, still has lots of sugar, but it's not the empty sugar of a chocolate chip cookie or a bag of M&Ms... sigh... ) Some dried fruit, is really sweet... try it, you'll like it!
The life-style change has to be slow though... most of us want to change everything at once, but for most people that just doesn't work. It's just too much for our bodies, and our brains to handle. So move slowly, and take your time. The weight will come off, the cravings will end, the exercise will help, it all works together to make a better you. You can do it, just hang in there, and never give up. <><