Reply #26: I gave it up out of necessity. Doctor decided that I was in the beginning

[pdxmom]

stages of diabetes and my mother and grandmother were insulin-dependent. I had a choice to make...either pay attention to what I eat or also become insulin-dependent.

It's a lot more work, figuring out what I can and can't eat and what times of the day, etc. But it certainly has made a world of difference. I've got my sugar levels under control and I've lost about 12 pounds (but really didn't have to lose too much). It's been a huge help that my DH has played along with me...and he's lost 50 pounds since January. He didn't cut just the junk and fast foods, but also his total intake amount. I think that is also part of what creates the problem...people eat too damn much. Even too much of what is good for you may not be good for you.

Even if, for some reason, I need to do a fast food place (like traveling or whatever), I stick to salads or something that doesn't have a ton of fat, calories or carbs. There actually are options out there.