chilipeppermaniac
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Plain cherrios do that to you, Jtees?
OH WOW!!!!!!!!!!
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chilipeppermaniac
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Thanks again guys for all your advice, for all the content of the forum to keep my mind on pleasant activities like our music gear and songs etc.
I was researching about HOW to eat for Diabetes without getting depressed and came across this which hit almost every nail on the head of my feelings, reactions and experiences since the confirmation of the D word.
Diet impacts. Usually, your doctor will tell you to stop eating certain foods and to avoid sugar or alcohol. You will also need to start tracking your blood glucose and insulin levels. These shifts can be incredibly stressful. Interrupting your old habits can cause an emotional reaction.
Some of the symptoms of depression can include:
I was researching about HOW to eat for Diabetes without getting depressed and came across this which hit almost every nail on the head of my feelings, reactions and experiences since the confirmation of the D word.
Impact of Diabetes on Your Mental Health
Being diagnosed with type 1 or 2 diabetes often comes with a considerable lifestyle change. Your health is at risk, so your way of life will probably have to change to protect your well-being.Diet impacts. Usually, your doctor will tell you to stop eating certain foods and to avoid sugar or alcohol. You will also need to start tracking your blood glucose and insulin levels. These shifts can be incredibly stressful. Interrupting your old habits can cause an emotional reaction.
Some of the symptoms of depression can include:
- Sad feelings
- Feeling empty inside
- Changes in your eating habits like binging or not eating at all
- Insomnia
- Feeling lethargic
- Sleeping too much
- Difficulty with decision-making
- Trouble concentrating
- Having feelings of despair
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Feeling overly guilty
- Aches and pains
- Digestive issues
- Thoughts of suicide or death
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Sadly I have felt every single one except the Suicide part of the last line.
Thankfully having my sweetheart and having beautiful guitars like this to play, go a long way to cheering me up. Even if I want to eat nice juicy steaks, Juicy ribs, Sushi, P b and J and any other thing I wish I could go back to enjoying, I have to train my mind to never think of food as something to enjoy anymore, but for merely the minimum intake needed to keep alive and keep the diabetes at bay.
Thankfully having my sweetheart and having beautiful guitars like this to play, go a long way to cheering me up. Even if I want to eat nice juicy steaks, Juicy ribs, Sushi, P b and J and any other thing I wish I could go back to enjoying, I have to train my mind to never think of food as something to enjoy anymore, but for merely the minimum intake needed to keep alive and keep the diabetes at bay.
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jtees4
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Yeah, basically it's all about carbs, and those are relatively high in carbs. One time my sugar went dangerously low, I had five bowls of Cheerios, it was like heaven because I hadn't had them for a long time, it was great!
jtcnj
Ambassador of the Crossroad
You dont.
I suppose it is a matter of perspective, and right now the whole situation feels very negative to you.
You are a pragmatic, solid individual - you will sort out how to make this work for you.
Some foods / drinks you should avoid.
Some you can have but in smaller portions and less frequency.
You can have joyful food experience, but also with a focus for function.
This is the balance I mentioned earlier.
You can train your mind to appreciate and enjoy some of those foods even more - thus more joy, but less often / smaller portions.
What you used to take for granted, now becomes special because it is less common.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Thank you, JT, I know. but for now. I have to totally do a 180 and suck it up till I hopefully reverse the numbers and thwart the causes. It is totally going to suck. As I told one lady friend. From my longest memories even as far back as 2nd grade, if I needed to eat to stay focused, I always had a stash in my desk to munch on in times of need. Oh and I was never heavy from the age of 0-45. Only the past 10+ years has my low back pain caused decreased ability to walk, run, exercise at all and hence too many extra pounds hit me. Hard to believe I was under 150 lbs when I graduated college. Now as it sits, I am just over 90 lbs heavier.
I should probably stop talking much more,,,,,,,,,,, and just do what I gotta do. Sis gave me a Glycemic Index book which will help me get a handle on things. Scheduled for another meetup at Dr next week too.
Thanks again to all you guys.
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chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
I wish you and I could have shared my dinner I made last night. ( Kind of a cheat indulgence)
OMG if only I could have thoroughly enjoyed it without the grrr of " sure hope I don't wack myself out like a mofo from this"
Made 2 nice T bone steaks and a Baked Potato. Of course, I only ate 1/3 of one steak and 1/2 of the potato. Normally I might eat an occasional 1/2 of one steak and have veggies/salad to go with steak and eat a 1/2 potato with sour cream n butter. Save the steak and other half tater for later.
As the Dr said. eat moderately and I will be ok.
jtees4
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I can only speak for myself...BUT I would eat the entire steak and skip the potato and it would barely affect my sugar levels. Would I miss the potato? Sure would, but I have learned to compromise with myself all the time...because I really have no choice. The thing that personally hurts me is not eating pasta or pizza except on a truly rare occasion. This is also known as "how to kill an Italian" (and I am one!).