Diabetes and the Facts
I became diabetic at 38 after having cancer of the ovaries and given a medication that wasn't proven to use for that, it damaged my pancreas and i became a diabetic. People have many ideas about being diabetic or knowing someone who is. First off it has nothing to do with eating sugar, it is eating things that will raise the blood sugar that is formed in the pancreas and liver. I have been in a study for the last 7 years and learned so much id like to share with others. There are falsehoods that people are told that need to be changed.
Carbohydrates will cause blood sugar rise, its not saying do not eat them but eat in moderation.
you cant have desserts?, yes you can but you have to give and take, sugar free is not carbohydrate free, thinking you can eat a bag of sugar free cookies and your blood sugar wont raise is false, better off eating regular cookies and feeling full on 3 instead of a whole bag of sugar free. You can have pasta's, potato's, ice cream, and breads. Monitor your blood sugar daily. Take all of your medications, make meals low in carbs but high in protein and vegetables. Remember you can have goodies, just in moderation, don't eliminate anything from your diet, but modify. To avoid the things you love, just makes it harder to have a quality life. Remember Everything in moderation is the key.
Carbohydrates will cause blood sugar rise, its not saying do not eat them but eat in moderation.
you cant have desserts?, yes you can but you have to give and take, sugar free is not carbohydrate free, thinking you can eat a bag of sugar free cookies and your blood sugar wont raise is false, better off eating regular cookies and feeling full on 3 instead of a whole bag of sugar free. You can have pasta's, potato's, ice cream, and breads. Monitor your blood sugar daily. Take all of your medications, make meals low in carbs but high in protein and vegetables. Remember you can have goodies, just in moderation, don't eliminate anything from your diet, but modify. To avoid the things you love, just makes it harder to have a quality life. Remember Everything in moderation is the key.
