I think the key to solving this problem is making changes to your food choices that you can live with forever, without feeling deprived or punished. Everybody's body works a little differently. Some people can eat more carbs without spiking their BGL. Some people can't. Some people do just fine with a few sugar free candies etc and some people find the sugar alcohol causes them to spike. You can learn about your body by testing your BGL regularly and keeping a food log until you get the hang of it. I like an occasional salad... But I'm no rabbit. I'm not willing to drink my coffee black, and I like potatoes and pasta and basically I'm not going to be miserable. I don't have to! There are lots of things I like to eat that are actually diabetic friendly! I found a stevia sweetener for hot coffee, and discovered I like unsweetened coffee with milk over ice! I learned about what serving of fries I can occasionally eat without spiking. I switched to a delicious double fiber bread. And sugar free Reese's minis are like my favorite candy, tasting just like the real thing. I feel confident my levels are in control. Minor wounds heal. I'm not starving all the time, and I'm not miserable.
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