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...
and I feel so guilty. Even though, I am not really sure it was cheating.
I was at an amusement./water park all day with my son and another family and we walked quite a bit, so I know I did get some exercise in.
For lunch I had a salad, a little mac& cheese and some chicken tenders. I know the mac& cheese was probably a no-no, but i only had a few bites.
later in the afternoon, I had a small ice cream cone, and for dinner, just a salad.
I also had a piece of fudge when I got home.
My sugar was fine at night and it was fine this morning, but I still feel guilty. Physically, I felt fine.
Today, we went to a picnic, so no exercise. I had a hot dog - no bun, some potato salad and fruit salad. I also had a brownie. Then, we went out to dinner, and I did have some pasta.
I did not go overboard on anything, but is this really cheating?
Again, so far, my numbers have been OK. Last time I took it today, it was 126 (after the picnic).
My doctor told me that I really could eat anything, as long as I build it into my carb allowance for meals. I have been really really good since being diagnosed (about 6 weeks ago). But, it is summer and I do want to have a treat now and then.
If my sugars are good - is it OK to do this once in a while?
I was at an amusement./water park all day with my son and another family and we walked quite a bit, so I know I did get some exercise in.
For lunch I had a salad, a little mac& cheese and some chicken tenders. I know the mac& cheese was probably a no-no, but i only had a few bites.
later in the afternoon, I had a small ice cream cone, and for dinner, just a salad.
I also had a piece of fudge when I got home.
My sugar was fine at night and it was fine this morning, but I still feel guilty. Physically, I felt fine.
Today, we went to a picnic, so no exercise. I had a hot dog - no bun, some potato salad and fruit salad. I also had a brownie. Then, we went out to dinner, and I did have some pasta.
I did not go overboard on anything, but is this really cheating?
Again, so far, my numbers have been OK. Last time I took it today, it was 126 (after the picnic).
My doctor told me that I really could eat anything, as long as I build it into my carb allowance for meals. I have been really really good since being diagnosed (about 6 weeks ago). But, it is summer and I do want to have a treat now and then.
If my sugars are good - is it OK to do this once in a while?
I on the other hand am very sensitive to certain foods and have to stay away from them whereas my mom can eat anything she wants, but watches her portions.
The whole idea is to keep your blood sugar low........but it is ok to have a treat now and then.
I gave everything else up so I treat myself to one cup of coffee with real cream and real sugar every morning and my blood sugar is just fine......my A1C's reflect that I am doing good :)
I am pretty strict the rest of the day.
Last Saturday I went to a wedding and had a very small piece of wedding cake.....of course, I worked it into my carb count for the day and everything was dandy :)
Sweets are not usually my weakness.......it's pasta and pizza and breads that do me in and what I miss the most.
I have learned to make substitutes which is working out well.