War With Diabetes

[Deleted member 12723]

Ayesha do you have to get rid of all of the sweets you have?

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

I threw away some. I am more of a sweet person then H. But I did get rid of snacks expect for pretzels. He is a big snack person. He will sit down while watching TV and eat more then half a bag of chips. We both have to watch what we eat...we both need to loose weight and we are in this together.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Oh good for you. I am happy for you guys doing this together. My husband and I quit smoking cigarettes together. It helps so much. You are making a difference in your husbands life. Hugs.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Today H and I looked at self-help books and recipe books.

 

[Sailorgal]

I tend to eat lo-carb and no sugar anyhow so it's easy. Lots of great options. Quinoa is a great grain and not too high in carbs compared to others and if you like to bake, there are more diabetic friendly flour blends. Ah, coconut flour is great!!!!

Sounds like this is going to make you two even closer!!!!

I got lots of friends to eat healthy so this excites me!!!! Btw, kind of off topic but I do believe that eating healthier helps dealing with PTSD. Note: i didn't say cure. Just that it's easier to deal with things when you are physically healthier. Bad food is bad all together. :)

Yo go girl!!!!! :)))))

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

I am starting to feel a bit envious with the ease H can talk about diabetes.

H told his father and a two close friends. H and his father talk about their numbers and how they are feeling. I wish my In-laws could know that I too have a life changing illness that has landed me in the hospital twice. I feel jealous that if for some reason H wanted to he could tell a store full of people "I have diabetes!" and no one would think any less of him or feel disgust (like someone did with me once).

I will move past this feeling I know. But right now it is bothersome.

A

 

[amethist]

Why not build a recipe book up Ayesha, one with all the good things in that you can both eat.

Give you something else to do to help your husband. Something else that could bring you closer together.

 

[Sailorgal]

This also gives you a starring role as his supportive and loving wife!!!! Use it to your advantage :)

 

[Britt.f7]

If your hubby has a sweet tooth, there's some really good low-carb candies out there too.

Not too many low sugar ones. My mother in law learned the hard way! I gave her some flavored Jelly beans and chocolates that were so tasty to her she ate a lot. Unfortunately they caused her to be in the bathroom just as much! :wideeyed:

Had the same happen to friends who eat them. Not exactly a fun time.

 

[DharmaGirl]

I was just diagnosed with diabetes too. I am struggling since it is the holidays, but my son and I are going to work hard to eat better foods with less carbs.

 

[piratelady]

Unfortunately they caused her to be in the bathroom just as much!

Yes, remember that the "sugar free" candies are usually made with a sugar alcohol or some other sugar substitute. My mom also learned the hard way - too much of some sugar substitutes can cause some...digestive issues.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

H was not all that interested in them but that is very good to know.