Holidays and Diabetics
By Kowgirl
@Kowgirl (3490)
United States
December 26, 2007 10:02am CST
Well my diabetic friends how did you get through the holidays?
I for one did not have a problem. I did take a bite of a forbidden
Chocolate cake, but not enough to raise my blood sugar more than 5 points.
The iceing was made with semi sweet dark chocolate which is OK to eat.
I could have ate it all but my friends were giving me "that" look...You know the one where they raise their eyebrow and look at you sideways as if asking a question.
We all had a good laugh about that when I finally said "What? Did you think I was going to eat the whole thing?" but I have to admit it was good and if it had not been for "that" look I would have ate more. It's good to have friends who care.
So how did you do this Christmas did you stray from your diet? Or did you stay on the right path?
Have a happy and prosperous New Year
4 responses
@tigerinthesky (20)
• Canada
11 Jan 08
That's very good, Kowgirl. I was diagnosed prediabetic almost a year ago and have since brought my blood sugar down to normal. Now I always know what I put in my mouth. I ate more sweets than I meant to during the Christmas season but not as much as other years. I'm eating more than my dietician recommends but then I'm still losing weight and actually look skinny in the mirror! I feel great. I was told to be careful for the rest of my life because I'm at high risk of developing type II diabetes.
@tigerinthesky (20)
• Canada
12 Jan 08
Hey Kowgirl,
I can't find your blog. I want that fake fudge recipe. Thanks.
@Kowgirl (3490)
• United States
11 Jan 08
What I like best is I can eat 6 times a day and never feel hungry.
There isn't anything so far that I have to do without, not even chocolate
candy...there is a recipe on my blog for fake fudge that taste as good as
the real thing. I'm so glad to hear that you are taking this disease seriously.
Just stay on a healthy low-glycemic index or low-carb diet and you may never develope the full blown disease. It's your choice and I hope you choose your health over eatting the junk. Better safe than sorry!
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@erminiasanjose (1588)
• Philippines
3 Jan 08
Yes, the foods are tempting really during the holidays. Some say that anyway they take the medicines, and it's better to die satisfied than hungry. I eat too because I feel hungry and also I do take in my maintenance medicines.
@tigerinthesky (20)
• Canada
11 Jan 08
When it comes to diabetes, it's not better to die satisfied than hungry. You may not die for a long time, and may end up losing a lot. Be careful.
@girlgonefishing (2174)
• United States
26 Dec 07
That must have been so hard for you. I'm proud of you for not eating a lot of something that could raise your blood sugar too high. I don't have to worry about mine but, I also don't like sweets anyway. I did however eat a lot of tamalies!
@Kowgirl (3490)
• United States
26 Dec 07
Oh... tamalies I do like them and I do get to eat them ever so often when I make them myself. (Cant use the white flour) It does get hard having to cook all the time when others can just open a can and heat them up. My friends are good about watching me lol
Hope you and your "men" had a fun holiday.
Wishing you all a very prosperous and safe New Year
@Shirleyione (8)
• United States
27 Dec 07
I did a good job of keeping my sugar in control, and I even ate a couple of small cookies a neighbor made and brought over. I've learned that I can have such things in moderation as long as I do the exchange thing - leave out enough carbs with dinner so the carbs from a small dessert won't hurt me. I used to stay away from anything with sugar like the plague, but then learned that it's the carbs, not necessarily the sugar itself that's the bad guy, and since then I've been able to treat myself occasionally with no ill effects. 15 carbs of any kind = one serving, so I leave the bread for someone else to eat and have a small slice of cake or pumpkin pie, or a small cupcake,etc. As long as I don't overdo the treats, it works fine.
@Kowgirl (3490)
• United States
28 Dec 07
Good for you, I hope you enjoyed the holidays...and the food.
Thank you, thank you ,thank you .
At last someone that tried it and is now living proof. I have been preaching this for months. But some people think I am crazy. I even published an article stating that "Sugar is NOT the Enemy". You can eat anything as long as it is done in moderation and you don't over do with the bad carbohydrates. I found ways to make and eat pizza, pasta,old fashion fried pies and fried potatoes. So I now have a blog that has low-carb diabetic recipes on it. My doctor even sends some of his patients there to get ideas for foods they can eat. You are taking control and I am happy to hear that.
Have a healthy, fun, safe and happy new year!
@tigerinthesky (20)
• Canada
11 Jan 08
1. What is diabetes level 8?
2. You must be really good at recipes and exchanges for your doctor to trust his patience into your "care." Now I'd like your recipes too. How can I get them?
