Would you sometimes say YES to a cookie?
:) I love sweets, chocolate, anything like this.
I let myself have a taste of anything I really want, as long as it's tiny bit and then compensate with 1-2 Units insulin. For example sometimes I would have a bite from so else's piece of cake, 1-2 biscuits or a small cookie.
I'm just curious whether others do this as well?
What's your policy on sugary foods? Total NO or more flexible?
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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on -
I'm more flexible. If they are around, I'll eat a cookie and just bolus for it sometimes. Potato chips are more of my problem.
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Permalink Reply by palomino on -
Potato chips. Rock. Period. End of discussion.
But I haven't had a single potato chip since February 10th when I was diagnosed (gasp).
Sweet potato fries are tolerable and seem to fill the void :/
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Permalink Reply by Brian (bsc) on -
Policy? Rules? We don't got no stinkin rules. The rule is "You make the rules."
I actually decided that refined wheat was worse for me than raw table sugar. So I am actually more likely to use a little sugar than wheat in my cooking. If you want some chocolate and enjoy it then have some. Choose a dark chocolate to get all the good chocolate flavor with fewer carbs. Choose a modest taste and don't go overboard. And bolus for it. If you find you cannot control your eating, then you may need to not eat any at all, but these are your rules.
Personally, I don't have a sweet tooth, but I will have deserts on special occaisons, a modest serving and I just bolus for it. I also admit to sometimes deliberately "overbolusing" for dinner so I am low afterwards and am forced to treat myself, sometimes with a bowl of low carb ice cream.
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Permalink Reply by Mikeonline2821 on -
I would say I don't eat sweats too often now because I am really trying to lose just a few more pounds but if I do have something I just adjust for it as needed. You have the same option as a normal person. Eat whatever you want and deal with the FAT it leaves behind. You just have the wonderful option of figuring out how much insulin to use in order to correct for it. And since that can very from sweet treat to sweet treat I would say it is not worth the trouble for most people. A cookie or small piece of cake on occasion is actually good for your mental health as long as you take care of the physical health also. As BSC said though if you have no self control then be kind of careful.
I read a book (among the many that I have read) that explains a simple "splurge" every once in a while can actually help keep you from going crazy in those few moments when you have the option presented. It is the "OFF LIMITS" affect. If you tell yourself it is off limits it is more of a mental craving in some cases. If you tell yourself it is OK on occasion with the correct exercise and insulin regimen it will not be a big deal.
Of course this is all relative to your objectives. As I said I am trying to lose a few pounds so yes it won't hurt my blood sugar to eat sweets if I bolus correctly it just ruins my attempt to get my weight down.
HAVE A COOKIE and an insulin chaser... lol
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Permalink Reply by Randy on -
Cookies are a food group! Much like beer. Neither of these are regulars on my menu any more, but they are a great treat. I find most sweets to be disappointing after not partaking for so long that I am pretty picky about my treat. I don't want to waste it on something less than delicious.
I agree with the other posts; it has to fit in and in limited quantities. Most artificial sweeteners are a problem for me, one way or another so I usually stick with stevia or regular sugar. Although for chocolate I love the dark "Choco Perfection" bars. Great chocolate and no spike, no bolus. My other favorite is the samples in the bakery. The serving size is perfect.
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Permalink Reply by palomino on
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LOL. Whiskey and chocolate are also food groups, right? LOL.
I would love to see a list of food groups according to Randy!
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Permalink Reply by EllasMom on
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I make my daughter baked goods using almond flour, stevia and a small amount of mini chocolate chips (when needed) and it doesn't spike her BGs. That way she can still have a chocolate chip cookie or a yummy muffin - she's 7, so I think it's important for her to not feel like she can't have goodies alongside her friends. I also add in flax seed & scoops of protein powder when I can. All of the Moms are now asking for my recipes bcause their kids actually like her "diabetic-friendly" treats :)
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Permalink Reply by smileandnod on -
My problem is always figuring out how much insulin I'd need to bolus for the treat. It's not so much I think I can't have it, it's more that it's not worth the trouble of guessing and then chancing messing up my trend for the rest of the day.
I found recently something that does work for me, though, and allows me to feel like I've had a real treat. It's a Nature Valley "Protein Bar" with peanut butter, nuts, and dark chocolate. It's 14g total carb, 5g fiber, 10g protein. And it doesn't spike me so if I'm feeling the need, I try to go with something that I can predict the effect of. Sometimes I'll just eat half a bar just to get that something sweet.
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Permalink Reply by Nel on -
I feel the same way. I'm a college student and sometimes teachers will bring cookies or other goodies to class. I haven't found it hard to say no in situations like that because it's so complicated. However, I do say yes sometimes. Knowing that I can have a treat on occasion makes staying on track easier for me.
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Permalink Reply by Chris Miller on -
I don't think any food is off limits. I don't have a sweet tooth, so I avoid chocolate, donuts, candy and cake. My weakness is for salty/fatty foods like potato chips and pretzels. I incorporate them into my meal plan.
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