He's stashing sweets!

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Me too, Cindy, me too...... I think you just learn to treat yourself in other ways. When I used to work in restaurant management, I had a high school kid working for me who was a Type I diabetic. The neatest thing I ever saw was his friends. Instead of making him feel like the loner, they all took to adopting his eating habits: diet soda, no sweets, etc. It was very cool.
 
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I am not sure why he chooses to do this, to sneak sweets. Maybe it is a rebellion point inside of him that says "I am not different- I am NOT sick." It would be one thing if it was just the candy but it is an accumulation of other aspects. He does not check his blood sugar on a regular basis, he does not take his medication daily and all of this just adds up to him being a walking disaster. I was just so frustrated last night when I discovered his cache. I even stopped buying sweets and chocolates long ago for myself so not to tempt him. The only sugar I have anymore is in my coffee in the morning. I don't know, it is just frustrating because I see the bigger picture and he does not. It is going to take something of a disaster happening to him I think before it slams the point home. Even his best friend Charles who was also diabetic and who lost his life to the disease last year had tried to get him to own up to the responsibility of the disease. I really thought when Charles passed, that Mike would realize what a time bomb he might be-

Thanks again for listening and letting me spew. Many of your brought valid points to the table.
 

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Originally posted by hissy
It would be one thing if it was just the candy but it is an accumulation of other aspects. He does not check his blood sugar on a regular basis, he does not take his medication daily and all of this just adds up to him being a walking disaster. Thanks again for listening and letting me spew. Many of your brought valid points to the table.
Hissy, even though I admit to "sneaking forbiddens", I still check my sugar on a daily basis, and take my meds like I am supposed to do. Will be praying that your hub has a change of heart concerning his health, and I sincerely hope that it doesn't take something drastic happening to him to bring it about. And I bet the others here agree, if you need to vent, go right ahead, it helps immensely ! {{{HUGS}}}
Cindy
 

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Originally posted by KatBe
Not only is she diabetic but, she has a horrible cholesterol problem.
I am not a diabetic myself, but my dad is a Type II diabetic, and I have heard that all diabetics have problems with high cholesterol.

Since Mike won't cooperate, maybe you could buy a diabetic cookbook and use the recipies from it when you prepare meals? Also, maybe you could buy some sugar-free candy and put out it in candy dishes around the house? Once he gets used to it, Mike might really like this candy.
 

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At distinct risk of annoying some of you mightily...the way I eat - Carbohydrateaddicts LifeSpan program..ignore the marketing approach title, it was seriously researched and it works...for many with hyperinsulinemia, hypoglycemia, type 2 diabetics...and insulin dependent diabetics. We have folks with all of those, as part of the support list I am on, and this diet/way of eating is considered a serious part of caring for their health.

Insulin problems along with high cholesterol do go hand in hand (read up about syndrome x it is fascinating)...when I eat the CALP way, despite how odd it sounds that I am eating butter, mayo, and a fair amount of red meat, my cholesterol drops a LOT, in fact I just posted my most recent numbers in the weight support thread. But I'm bring it up here because 1) the book is cheap at amazon.com, and well worth reading 2) it takes away the hunger, the restless desire to eat something, you don't know what - that has *nothing* to do with emotional eating, stress or will power and everything to do with insulin not being utilized properly. It helps balance your insulin so you eat, are full, and not hungry to snack or pick at sweets. I won't eat artificial sweeteners, and have found that as the research shows and others on my support list have also experienced, something that tastes sweet is enough for me to react to as if it *is* a sugar. I'd rather have a real piece of fruit, or work a real piece of candy if I have to have it, as part of a balanced meal. It doesn't work as a snack, in fact, it is counterproductive given that it will (in some, not all) trigger insulin release.

Anyhoo....I hope this is taken in the spirit it is meant, that this is an option helping many folks, including myself (I am considered borderline diabetic and I do have hyperinsulinemia) use very seriously, not as a fad diet, to improve our health.
 

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Hissy you must be so frustrated, i know i would be the same!.

He probably thinks your nagging, when really all your doing is trying to make him see sense!.

Dont give up, try and get the doctors to have a quiet word with him.

Susan
 

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Sorry to hear that Hissy. My father is the same way, only he "rebels" in the open. He found out he had high cholesterol and has been tested once since. He level was even HIGHER the second time. He still eats exactly what he wants, won't go on medication, and doesn't use the "take control" special "butter" that lowers cholesterol. I even asked him at the dinner table about it. His response was, "No, I am not going to change my eating habits, I don't care".

I found out I have high cholesterol. I stopped using regular butter, avoid ice cream (most of the time) and have increased my excersize level. My cholesterol level went DOWN on my last check. It still is high, but at least I lowered it because I DO care what happens to my health.
 

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It's hard to do but you could try "giving it up," meaning stop fighting/nagging etc. This is how he sees it and it's driving you , not him, crazy. I had to do this with my Dad and when I stopped, I felt so much better. I don't know if he changed anything but I realized that he's an adult and can do what he wants, even kill himself slowly. They see it as a control issue and they are going to have control, not anyone else. It's just too bad that the effects are so deadly and damaging. See if backing off makes any difference. I think, and hope, it will with you. Good luck
 
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Thanks guys, again valid points being brought to the table. Pat I will definitely order that book and give it a go.
 

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Hissy, go to www.adrenalfatigue.com and take his advice for yourself so you don't get down with all the stress you're going through. I think it would help diabetics some too, although not a cure. His book is good.
 
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