Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
I have a family member with diabetes and I was wondering if you all had any recommendations for how I can support her? She absolutely loves to eat sweets, and I worry about her. How can I support her? How can I be there for her?
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strawberries are wonderful...low carb and sweet. I even do a frozen strawberries and almond milk (unsweetened) and splenda (or whatever) thick shake. I do a cake in a mug...with almond flour that I think is listed on diabetic recipies....I use pintrest and diabetic facebook groups to learn more...
but as my husband said to me today- (I found some granola bars to take on his business trips, and he over did it) "it is up to the diabetic to make good choices" not you....bang. I can buy and make all sorts of good stuff, but it doesn't help if they eat it all at once.
maybe going for a walk- exercise is encouraged, would be helpful. acknowledging how difficult it is...and no junk food stops.
I also stopped eating snacks and lost weight myself.
she has to stop the sweets...the long run results are just awful.
How nice of you to try to support her. Maybe ask her what would help?
If she does, sharing healthy recipes is a good way