So, I've come to realize something during my time as a diabetic. Variety is an issue in the beginning. What I mean is, it doesn't seem like there is much variety to your diet. With having to read every single label in the grocery store and taking 3 hours to do the grocery shopping it can become quite frustrating.
What I have learned however is that after a time or two at the store reading the labels you don't have to do it as much. You already did and you already determined if that item is ok for you to have or not. Once getting to this point you can quickly finish your shopping and just take the things that you know that you can have right off of the shelf. Thank goodness.
With the extra time you now have, it might be nice to incorporate a bit of variety. You'll be amazed at the choices you have and if you aren't afraid to experiment a bit; you'll be suprised to see what different options you can create. For example, I love yogurt but not the plain kind that tastes like you are eating sour cream. Yuck!! So, how about a teaspoon of splenda in it to sweeten it a bit or how about mixing some low sugar/carb granola into it. It tastes really good like that and is a great snack for times that you are tired of eating apples and veggies.
The other thing I have determined for myself (check with your doctor this is only my diet and not everyone's) is the fact that I can have regular salad dressing. Yes, I still need to be cautious as to how much i put on the salad but the small amount in relation to the entire day's allowance of sugar and carb grams isn't much. So that means i can have full flavor and cheat just a small bit. In the end I am full, happy and satisfied with the taste and am not tempted to go and eat a candy bar.
So don't be afraid to experiment a little and don't give up. You can do this too! It just takes a bit of time and effort and you will soon find your comfort zone as a diabetic. As I always say....Any worthwhile journey begins with a single step.
Keep Walking! ~KG~
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