Yesterday my family and I went to an amusement park. No one else in our group is diabetic, and when I'm with a bunch a people in a setting like that I tend to forget that I have different dietary needs. I drank lemonade, ate too many carbs, and as we were leaving we stopped at this place in the park that makes giant funnel cakes. Instead of sharing one with the little kids that were with us, I got one of my own. I woke up this morning with a "high sugar hangover". It felt like a real hangover nausea included. OMG! And let me tell you, when I cheat, I REALLY cheat.
I'm currently doing weight watchers, and was doing really well. I'll get back on track tomorrow, but for today, I'm paying to the sins of yesterday.
Does anyone have this problem? Do you sometimes "forget" or ignore the fact that your diabetic. How do you deal?
I'm currently doing weight watchers, and was doing really well. I'll get back on track tomorrow, but for today, I'm paying to the sins of yesterday.
Rather than say tomorrow, why not get back on track right now? Otherwise you just give yourself the go ahead to continue the same bad pattern for another day.
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Originally Posted by babyjones97
Do you sometimes "forget" or ignore the fact that your diabetic. How do you deal?
I do. There are literally times when I forget that I can't have certain foods until I'm in the middle of munching or have already eaten it.
It really does make me feel bad. Sometimes I'm tempted to say "Well I blew it so I may as well just keep going."
Instead, I accept that I made a mistake and *IMMEDIATELY* get back on track. Telling myself I can start over tomorrow just allows me to overindulge even more, which does more damage.
I usually do try to get back on track that same day, i just said "tomorrow" because it was so late in the evening that I knew i wouldn't be eating anything else. I get so frustrated sometimes that the only way I can stick to weight watchers is to remind myself that its for my future children...
but thanks for your reply. i'm glad to know someone else knows how i feel.
A few days ago I had a few bites of cake and a cookie at a party, not to mention some deep fried risotto balls and whatever else kinda munchies came along.
The next day I felt really bad, really sluggish and my head hurt like crazy.
I am back on track completely now although it did take a few days. I just have to remember how awesome I feel when I am doing what I am supposed to
Hang in there, I'm not perfect .. know anyone who is ?
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Don't beat yourself up about it. You are human.
Learn why you crave what you do, and what healthy replacement you can subsititue. I carry those little packets of crystal light in my purse, as well as tea bags, truvia, and splenda. I have no problem asking for a glass of ice water, unsweet tea, or even a cup of hot water. I also carry low fat granola bars or dried fruit. My friends and family know I am diabetic, and don't expect me to consume the same foods as they do. I know that my health is as important as theirs, and they should not expect me to consume stuff that is bad for me.
People don't take it personally when I decline cake or drinks, I simply say I am diabetic and that ends it. Nor do I expect anyone to supply me with a substitute. It's my issue.
mamagato- i know (for the most part) what makes me crave "bad" stuff. its usually when i'm tired and not where i can sleep. usually when traveling. I try to keep healthy stuff with me, but doesn't always happen. I recently went to the health food store and got some cereal and have been carrying it with me in a snack bag. i'm doing better with it. i just hate that morning after feeling of when i do slip. you know that hungover feeling mixed with guilt and self loathing... lol. i'm getting better about not slipping up.
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Diabetes runs in my family. Both of my grandmothers have type II, my father has severe type II (so bad that he has gone blind and has kidney failure) and I was diagnosed after realizing I have PCOS.
I have done weight watchers on and off for a while, and there would be days that I would just feel down, or times where I'd be out with a bunch of friends and I'd want to "indulge" a bit...my oh my, can I feel that sugar spiking my glucose levels. I get tired, cranky, and shaky...but for some reason-I'll always cheat again It's horrible, but there are some things I cannot NOT have. I am only 22, so when I turned 21 I wanted to be able to go out to the bars with my friends and enjoy myself...I did that, but with caution-as a lot of alcohol actually DROPS blood sugar levels. If I want some chocolate, I'll have it...and sometimes I'll over indulge, but I know I can make better choices tomorrow-and usually I make the most of what happened and whatever I eat next is something healthy and full of protein, fiber, etc. We all do it-we all cheat, no need to feel down
I know it's frustrating when you are trying to stick to a healthy eating plan and suddenly fall off the wagon in order to feel "normal" (atleast that's what happens to me)... I want to be able to have my cake and eat it too! I just have to remember to eat in moderation and not stuff myself with the refined sugar that is bad for me.
As far as "forgetting" that I am diabetic...in my family that is the ONLY thing (well, practically) that we talk about when we get together for family dinners...it's annoying at times, because we can't enjoy each other's company without talking about diabetes, or other health ailments...there are times I WISH I could forget...LOL
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Yes, being around non-diabetics can be depressing when it comes to ordering in a restaurant and being out together. I remember my 30th birthday, being out to dinner and the wait staff bringing this huge dessert for my birthday. All of this being 3 weeks after I was told I was diabetic, I wasn't even at the point where I could bring myself to check my sugar yet. I hated it, it was one of my favorite desserts...I put it in the middle of the table and let my friends eat it and my husband (the sweetie he is) ordered a sugar free dessert for me and had them sing again. It might be extreme, but whenever I'm faced with that decision I tell myself, "Don't eat that, your feet will fall off, you will go blind, and your kidneys will fail." It's extreme, but likely if blood sugars are not controlled. Good luck with all the temptations, I KNOW it isn't easy, but look for alternatives, I promise they are out there!
awe, how sweet of you hubby to do that. my DH will ask me: "would you eat that if you were pregnant" or he'll remind me that we are TTC. he's sweet about it, and i do make better choices. but you know sometimes i just want to eat my weight in dark chocolate. lol. and thats A LOT of chocolate. luckily, i usually have someone around now to remind me that i can't eat stuff that i used to. its sad that i have to have a "diet babysitter". on the other hand its cool that so many people are really behind me... good luck to you!
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cheated and feel terrible 
It's horrible, but there are some things I cannot NOT have. I am only 22, so when I turned 21 I wanted to be able to go out to the bars with my friends and enjoy myself...I did that, but with caution-as a lot of alcohol actually DROPS blood sugar levels. If I want some chocolate, I'll have it...and sometimes I'll over indulge, but I know I can make better choices tomorrow-and usually I make the most of what happened and whatever I eat next is something healthy and full of protein, fiber, etc. We all do it-we all cheat, no need to feel down 
