How do you control your hunger?

Well I'm not diabetic, but I also crave carbs and struggle with hunger. Its easier when I eat protein. I have low calorie yogurt, boiled eggs, lite cheese sticks, and grilled chicken to tide me over. It helps.

slices of cucumber aren't going to fill you up...proteins and fat are satiating.

I had high blood pressure and high cholesterol when I started my journey. I took a few pages from a program called Naturally Slim and found that protein management has been my key to success.

I ensure that I'm balancing my protein intake all throughout the day as well as managing my sugar levels by attempting to keep them consistent. If I can't make it to my next meal without a little something that little something is typically peanuts, peanut butter, beef jerky or some other protein based food.

Eat slower as well, another tip I carried away from Naturally Slim. When you synchronize your hunger and your consumption the food stays with you much longer and you feel more satisfied.

Eat foods containing high amounts of protein and/or healthy fats. This aids satiety.

slices of cucumber aren't going to fill you up...proteins and fat are satiating.

They are, but you have to watch out that you don't consume too much, so things like cucumbers are great additions.

Nah, you must be new here.

Nothing takes away the old hunger pangs like a teaspoon of Ben & Jerry's!

If you eat low carb, you do not need to count calories. Nor should you. You should eat when you are hungry. Eat lots of meat and fat and you won't be hungry. Of course, if your doctor gave you a specific way to eat, you need to follow that. But you should not allow yourself to get hungry as your sugar could get too low and you'll feel awful. You should chat with your doctor or nutritionist about this.

I'm not diabetic, but I am a snacker. I usually have greek yogurt on hand at home, or peanut butter and celery. At work I keep my desk stocked with dried cranberries and sunflower seeds or raisins with a few almonds. Protein is my thing when I'm hungry as it will tie me over a lot longer than other snacks but maybe I'm just weird. Sometimes if its on sale I'll get a big block of cheese at the grocery store and cut it into a few cubes at a time to munch on. Cheddar isnt exactly calorie freindly but it's satisfying and stops me from jumping on the worse for me doughnuts or mms around the office.

Also, make sure you're not boredom eating. People often mistake boredom for hunger. That "munching" in front of the tv, while working, reading etc. Distract yourself for 15 minutes with a task you have to set your mind to, and see if the urge to eat is still there afterwords.
This has helped me cut down on mindless munching. And if I do pick up a snack, I try to make it a good one.

Type ll diabetes here and I've learned from my own experience that three things helped a lot with hunger pains:
1. Make sure you have a bit of protein with every meal.
2. Eat breakfast!!! Makes a world of difference in how hungry you get by lunch time.
3. Drink lots and lots of water ( I add fruit or veggies slices or crystal light since I am NOT a big water drinker normally. Used to be a Diet Coke FA-NA-TIC)

I've noticed in the last 3 (almost 4 weeks) that just those 3 things have helped me snack less and I don't just grab anything cause I'm starving.
One last thing that has really helped me this time around, I try to plan my meals out the night before. I don't have to think so hard then when I AM hungry....I already have it packed or ready to make.
Good Luck!!

slices of cucumber aren't going to fill you up...proteins and fat are satiating.

They are, but you have to watch out that you don't consume too much, so things like cucumbers are great additions.

Nah, you must be new here.

Nothing takes away the old hunger pangs like a teaspoon of Ben & Jerry's!

Totally wrong about icecream. If you eat teaspoon of Ben & Jerry's for snacks, you are likely to spike your blood glucose and then feel a drop shortly after, making you want more. Not to say it isn't okay to have it every so often for a treat, just not a staple to control hunger.