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10/16/09 02:12 PM

"Can a diabetic have any food addictions and if so how can they over come them and stick to the diabetic life style."
Asked By: katfur  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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I have type 2 diabetes and I love food any kind of food and it seems really hard for me to stay away from certain foods or to not eat to much its like I am a robot with a command and I have no control. Could this be an addiction, or could it just be out of control. I am also hypertensive I can not have any salt and it is hard to find food that do not can it.

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12/29/09 01:55 PM

Hello,

Thanks for asking dLife.

Unfortunately, food cravings and our inability to have just a bite and then stop, can sabotage the best efforts to lose weight and control blood sugar.

You may hear someone jokingly say, “I can’t help it. I am totally addicted to ice cream.” People often wonder if it’s not just a joke.

There is the argument that high-glycemic foods (sugary treats, white bread, potatoes) tend to be more addictive than low-glycemic foods (protein foods, legumes, some whole grains, green vegetables). Eating mainly foods that slowly increase blood glucose (sugar) levels promotes satiety and is good advice for anyone, food addicted or not.

An article posted on dLife addressed the issue: "Could food addiction be real?"

Click here for the article.

You might be interested in thoughts and experiences shared on the dLife food addiction blog.

Click here for the blog.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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