Here I am again seeking advice from the best of the best. I am very glad this forum exists. Here's my dilemma:
I am a type 2 diabetic. No longer on meds (off all meds for close to 2 years). My diabetes was only severe at diagnoses ... my fault for ignoring the signs (mom and bro are diabetic). I have always had more problems with my BG getting too low, than too high once I was diagnosed. Anyway, I lost weight, try to eat right, and exercise regularly. I had been having problems with stuttering and spasms in my body so I sought a new neurologist. She told me that the spasms were from the artificial sweetners I was using and to stop immediately because the spasms could ultimately become seizures. I stopped using the artificial sweetners and found stevia. I recently asked my neuro about stevia and she said that I cannot use it.
I am positive that I cannot live the remainder of my life with having something sweet (in particular a beverage). I am so upset about this. Sugar, agave, honey ... I fear these things will send back to the land of high BG readings and diabetes meds. I drink water ... but I would be lying to myself if I said that I could drink only water.
Anyone been there, done that? Suggestions .... anyone?
Thanks in advance.
~Fran
I am a type 2 diabetic. No longer on meds (off all meds for close to 2 years). My diabetes was only severe at diagnoses ... my fault for ignoring the signs (mom and bro are diabetic). I have always had more problems with my BG getting too low, than too high once I was diagnosed. Anyway, I lost weight, try to eat right, and exercise regularly. I had been having problems with stuttering and spasms in my body so I sought a new neurologist. She told me that the spasms were from the artificial sweetners I was using and to stop immediately because the spasms could ultimately become seizures. I stopped using the artificial sweetners and found stevia. I recently asked my neuro about stevia and she said that I cannot use it.
I am positive that I cannot live the remainder of my life with having something sweet (in particular a beverage). I am so upset about this. Sugar, agave, honey ... I fear these things will send back to the land of high BG readings and diabetes meds. I drink water ... but I would be lying to myself if I said that I could drink only water.
Anyone been there, done that? Suggestions .... anyone?
Thanks in advance.
~Fran