{"id":34864,"date":"2013-12-18T06:05:57","date_gmt":"2013-12-18T11:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=34864"},"modified":"2015-12-27T15:45:32","modified_gmt":"2015-12-27T20:45:32","slug":"diabetes-management-when-does-the-exception-become-the-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=34864","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Management: When Does the Exception Become the Rule?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you ever get caught in the dilemma: Hot or Iced?<\/em><\/p>\n

That used to be one of my nonsensical problems. But when I was pregnant with Maya, the coffee decision resolved itself. I always wanted iced. I treated myself to decaf iced coffee a few times a week, even when it snowed.<\/p>\n

\"Munchkins<\/a><\/p>\n

Maya is 9 months old now, and I am still in my iced coffee phase. I love it. There\u2019d be nothing left to say here, except that iced coffee has inadvertently changed my eating habits. \u00a0<\/p>\n

I often buy iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts. (It\u2019s down the block and very convenient.) When I wait in line, the donuts, muffins, and croissants call out to me.<\/p>\n

Of course, as a person with diabetes, I try to stay away from high-carb snacks like donuts, muffins, and croissants. And if you asked me if I eat donuts, I\u2019d tell you No.<\/em> Except maybe a bite. As a treat. <\/em><\/p>\n

But when I stop to really think about it, that\u2019s not true.<\/p>\n

On my iced coffee excursions, I used to order one chocolate munchkin, once or twice a week. It was a reasonable way to get the satisfaction of a donut, without all the carbs. (One chocolate munchkin is 8 carbs.)<\/p>\n

But once a week has progressed to three or even four times a week. (A little embarrassing.)<\/p>\n

What\u2019s worse is that the person behind the counter always says, \u201cThey\u2019re four for a dollar.\u201d<\/p>\n

Four for a dollar! Who could refuse?<\/p>\n

I walk away with an iced coffee and 32 carbs. I take them to go and tell myself that I won\u2019t eat them all. I used to save two for Gary. But not anymore!<\/p>\n

Throughout the day, I pop one. And then another. And then another. And then the last. Until I\u2019ve consumed all 32 carbs.<\/p>\n

32 donutty carbs.<\/p>\n

I might as well have ordered a whole donut for the same 32 carbs.<\/p>\n

So I do<\/em> eat donuts. \u00a0<\/p>\n

My exception has become my rule. And it happened gradually. Without my noticing.<\/p>\n

I guess diabetes control can be like that. You test your blood sugar ten times a day, until somehow ten becomes six. Three gym sessions a week becomes two, and then one. On the wagon, off the wagon. It starts with a single munchkin, and suddenly you\u2019ve crossed the line.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly, my blood sugars have been standing up to these little devils. (I attribute this to breastfeeding. The body treats breastfeeding like exercise. It makes diabetes easier to manage, a small miracle.)<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s still not okay. I can\u2019t breastfeed forever just so my body can handle a ridiculous amount of donut holes. And I generally eat a healthy, low carb diet. Munchkins, while tasty, aren\u2019t the most nutritious. If I allow myself to continue down this munchkin trail, what\u2019s next? Bread pudding? Cinnamon buns? Lasagna?<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve thought about how I got all wrapped up with chocolate munchkins in the first place \u2013 besides the obvious, which is that they taste good. I think it\u2019s because they\u2019re easy. I have become a busy mom and I don\u2019t always have time to prepare healthy snacks like cut up veggies and hummus. Munchkins are a shortcut.<\/p>\n

But I\u2019ve learned in life that there are no shortcuts. Shortcuts always become longcuts. One day, those munchkins are going to bite me in the ass.<\/p>\n

And so. I am going to do better. As we get closer to the New Year, I have a resolution: I won\u2019t shut chocolate munchkins out completely. But I am going to put them back where they belong \u2013 in moderation \u2013 my exception. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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