Well I blew it!!

You didn't blow it, you slipped up. Like pretty much everyone on this board does. Yes, your restrictions are for diabetes and not just weight loss, but it's still a huge adjustment and you are human and will get the better of yourself.

Blowing it is when you ignore doctor's advice, eat what you want, ignore your condition and lose a foot to gangrene.

Do you consume any artificial sweeteners? I found when I took myself off them I found they really drove my cravings for sweets. No I don't use them at all and my craving for sweet thing and simple carbs is greatly reduced.

Yes, it may some trivial to some but when you have been working your butt off and overwhelmed with info on diabetes all at once, it is a big deal. I let myself down. Maybe this isn't the place for me.

Please don't let negative responses on the forums get you down. There are some people on MFP who spend a lot of time making fun of posters, and being sarcastic and rude, but it's still a good place to be for support. Good luck with your weight loss journey

I so "get it"! I was diagnosed with type 2 in December and must eat low carb as well. Just know that most people without diabetes here aren't concerned about the amount of carbs they are eating, just calories. Look for friends here who are doing low carb, Atkins etc.

So feel free to add me as a friend. We can help each other learn. And believe me, I understand that making such a lifestyle change and learning all about diabetes is a pretty tall learning curve.

I blew it myself last night and gave in to a potato chip craving. Good news is, because I had followed all the "rules" during the day, I didn't go over my carb allotment.

well i hope you at least enjoyed your raisin bran, before this guilt took over. today is a new day. stay away from the raisin bran!!!!

I've "blown it" over cereal before. Late night cereal is the best cereal. I used to binge on calorie-dense, high-sugar sweets, so I've come a long way if what I crave is cereal and not a pint of ice cream. Just be diligent today, keep at it. Don't get off the wagon or anything. It's fine.

Every forum has trolls. Don't get discouraged. I will admit when I saw the thread title I thought it was something like binge eating! Then I read it and was like "Oh that's it?" But people set different expectations for themselves. If yours is to keep your carb numbers and blood sugar levels under a certain level then that's OK. But try not to beat yourself up too much or you'll fall off the wagon! I have PCOS which makes me have to avoid carbs as well (and I LOVE me some potatoes!) So I can understand the frustrations. Feel free to add me if you want some support!

When I had gestation diabetes a simple glass of skim milk could send my numbers flying. I totally get it. It can be so frustrating!

High sugar is going to happen, especially when you are still learning your insulin routine. My fiancée is a type 1 as well, and I can tell you from experience, LOW sugar is way worse. Blurry vision, inability to speak, spasms, seizures and possibly a coma. You've only been on insulin for 2 months, you'll get this!

You said in one of your replies that you can't have potatoes anymore...why is that? You should be able to eat it as long as you aren't binging on it, and the rest of your meal is healthy. Unless there is something else going on?

I think you're doing really well. I'd just encourage you not to take an all-or-nothing stance. I've known a few diabetics who are either all on or all off on their eating and that's not a good thing.

Now you know the effect of a big bowl of raisin bran will have on your blood sugar - knowledge is power! Find ways to incorporate favorites like cereal into your eating plan in a way that won't negatively impact your blood sugar so much, so you will feel in control whenever you CHOOSE to have raisin bran.

You deserve kudos for taking control of your health and taking your diabetes seriously. ((hugs)) to you.

I think you've taken yourself off of potatoes and white bread because they cause spikes in your blood sugar right? I've been doing the same. I'm prediabetic and trying to avoid getting diabetes if I can, and have had to cut out almost all processed grains and potatoes and rice, but I do allow myself a weekly treat-usually a sandwich on rieska bread or risotto.

It's all about finding a balance you can live with, and I'm sure you will

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I'm a type 2, insulin-resistant diabetic. My slip-up's result in 200s. I have been eating crappy the last few days and have hit 258 two hours post-meal. It happens. Just got to move on. Exercise helps a lot too to lower, and water, so go out and be active after that.

After three weeks of being busy and not going to the gym, I went this morning, then went home and proceeded to eat a bowl of half Kix and half Cheerios. Then a bowl of Corn Pops. See? Life happens, then you just move on and better yourself.

My diabetes educator told me she wishes all of her patients only had diabetes, because unlike cancer and other diseases, you CAN control it and "take the seat", as they say. You'll be okay