I Have Type 2 Diabetes

[roan]

Nov 30, 2008 13:31:23 GMT nightowl said:

Thanks for the advice Foz (and mrs Foz) , but right now I should think the chances of me going "hypo" and needing instant sugar are so remote I have trouble imagining it!

I have decided that the blurred vision problems associated with Diabetes are not caused by the illness, but by reading endless bl**dy food labels!! . The other day in Tesco I developed a blinding headache and realised I had been in there an hour and a half peering at the darn things!!! I am sooo sick of checking them out already

One good thing I've discovered is that while I could take or leave normal pasta, I think the wholewheat stuff is really nice Never tried it before.

Badly missing fresh crusty white bread with real butter

I know the experts say don't eat white bread or butter, but as my Grandmother used to say, "A little of what you fancy does you good". The alternatives to butter i.e. margarine are so poisonous, I'd rather have butter!

Remember, just because you have Diabetes doesn't mean you have to be a martyr. Just be sensible and you will find what works for you and what doesn't. For instance, I was told not to have any salt. Why, because it's bad for high cholesterol. I have naturally low cholesterol, as does my wife, so we enjoy our salt!

[Biggles]

Isn't it good when another Friend on this Board can help you with your 'new' style of living with Diabetes.

As Roan says says "Just be sensible and do what you think works for you within reason"

Soon it will just become natural to you--Good Luck N O-

Bigs

[nightowl]

I don't think taking a quarter of a bar of delicious chocolate and leaving the rest in the fridge will ever come naturally to me Bigs!

And what about Christmas!!!!