[ma6791]

When I posted last, I was doing fairly good with my eating. I'd been really trying hard since seeing my doctor in July. But it seems like my good behavior never lasts ....right now I'm eating way too much...maybe it's because company just left and I'm just relaxing and letting go. I don't know but this is what happens sporadically (too frequently!)...I'm allowed up to 12 carb serv a day but preferably only 9-10 because I am at least 23 lbs overweight (I think more like 30 really).

My question is how do you get yourself to stick to your diet? and Do you guys ever eat foods you shouldn't or more than you should? I'm mainly asking this of people who are not on insulin as I am only on Metformin. Sometimes it seems like diabetics I talk to online always eat so well and I wonder why I can't seem to stick to it. Am I the only one with this problem?

My last A1C was 7.2. It's been gradually rising for a few years now. My doctor is talking about adding Byetta. I realize that Byetta often helps people lose weight but I feel like I should be able to do it on my own and drugs do not come without some risk. I don't want any more meds yet because I see that when I eat right my bs are usually good. But getting myself to eat right consistently is very difficult!! I asked the doctor to give me until Nov to try and change my eating behavior. So I am desparate to change! If you have any tips/suggestions/advice on how to get yourself to eat right consistently I'd love to hear them.