I have partner and 2 boys and I know how frustrating this problem can be. My family seems to like everything either fried or really high in carb. When I'm cooking I will cut up raw veg to munch on, I also tend to pile lots veggies on my plate.

On an evening when you eat "a little something" what kind of things are we talking?

I have about 1/2-1 Cup skimmed milk at bedtime. It nips any cravings, keeps blood sugar down without going low, and fills the tummy enough to get to sleep.

I do understand your problem:) I"ve got 6 kids at home. I"m a stay at home... homeschooling mom. I'm on Byetta; no insulin at this time. I can only guess at how insulin really works from what I read on the boards.Here's my suggestions; I hope it will help.
Try setting yourself up with "ready" crunchies in the fridge. cut up veggies/fruits for grabbing.
Figure out all the low carb favorite meals and make meal plans ahead.
Keep a glass of ice water to grab and drink while you're cooking. ( or sugarfree koolaid)
snacks that can balance easily would be something like 4 crackers with thinly sliced cheese or a small amount of peanutbutter before bed.
You could also slice an apple and dip it in peanutbutter. ( I like to use tahini with a a teaspoon of peanutbutter.It's very high protein and keeps the PB flavor. Thins it out to a great dip.)
I hope this helps you.
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MeadowLark

I have a BIG problem with raw veggies I love them, but they dont love me! If I eat raw veggies 10 minutes later I about ready for the ER with severe stomach cramps, I mean SEVERE. I have a very sensitive stomach and cannot eat raw veggies. As far as a salad, lettuce, sometimes I can eat one and im ok. Other times I can eat a salad and it kills me. Any other suggestions??

I know its hard but you can do this. It takes will power. I see you are on 3 forms of insulin, metformin, actos. Actos didn't work for me and I gained weight with it.

In June of this year I changed doctors I now see an endocrinologist. I still hear his words: Its diet, diet, diet and exercise. We are what we eat and I have been doing this for 16 years. I now take Byetta and have been able to loose 28 pounds. The Byetta controls my carb cravings. Please I still have to watch the carb consumption. My doctor also tweak my meds, I take 5mg of Glipizide 2x a day, Meformin 1000mg 2x day after lunch and dinner, Byetta 10mcg before breakfast and dinner. My FSB is now 97 to 120 in the morning coming down from 180 to 220.

Since your doctor has you on the insulin check to see if you could do Smyilin which is similar to Byetta but it for insulin users.
The Byetta slows down our digestion.

Don't give up!

If you are an at home mom I would suggest preparing your dinner and eating an hour or two before they do. While they are eating go into another room.
Have 1/2 cup skim or 1% mild and a couple of crackers with about a tbsp of peanut butter before bed.

Of course that is milk and not mild

High fiber/low fat will drop your BS like nobody's business.

Yes I have the same problem, I have found drinking lots of water helps. Also taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar helps my bs levels. Alot of small snacks help curb your appetite and is suggested to be helpful for a diabetic diet.

I can totally relate to the hunger thing - I had a healthy lunch at about 1pm. It is now 2:45 and my stomach is grumbling. Are carrots a good snack for when I'm hungry like this?

I honed in on this one because I am hungry right now.
OK I never drink milk - don't like it and it sends my levels up. I do drink water and diet drinks. For nibbles if you can't eat raw veg can you eat cooked? Put extra on and store them in the fridge for later. How about nuts? Especially almonds. Peanuts are a little questionable though.
I sometimes make some fudge balls which are very yummy and filling. They have almond, coconut, tahini paste, protein powder and cocoa with Spenda and vanilla to sweeten. I can give you the recipe if you think that it might be OK for you. I know what you mean about eating something one day and it's fine and the next it give problems. My DH has the problem with quite a few things. Between that and my diabetes it does make life rather interesting and challenging to cook each day......

Hathani - I'd love that fudge ball recipe.

LJSTAFF -- how about COOKED veggies? The fiber is still right there. Mash turnip or parsnip rather than potato -- much lower glycemic index. What about a nice low-fat bean burrito? A big bowl of vegetable soup? You can start sneaking healthier foods into their diets and they will never know the difference. I don't recommend trying to make yourself eat only three bites of their food instead of real meals. Eat very low-fat, high-fiber foods. Make them eat the same. It won't kill them!

Your family will benefit from eating the same foods that you eat. No, they might not be used to eating low fat, high fiber, but they need to get used to it. Helping your family get used to eating healthfully will keep them from developing health problems later on. Make it a goal to eventually not have anything in the house that everyone can't eat. Start a little at a time, working in healthier menus by making small changes.

Exercise also helps kill your appetite. In my experience, if it revs up your appetite, you didn't go for a long enough walk. Your mileage may vary.