Type 2

[ricktest]

I have type 2 diabetes and it *****. Any idea how I can get over my crazy chocolate cravings?

Be careful of the sugar free chocolate/candies, they contain a sweetener (forgot the name, aspertame?)that can be very harsh to the stomach. I found that fruit (as you know, the recommended serving) works for my sweet tooth.

[diabetes86]

Watch out for "Sugar Free"  most sugar free candies have almost the same carbs as the regular sugar candies.  

My caramel treats are 5 gr of sugar  and the "sugar free" are 4 gr of carbs :0)
why?  They use a starch (carb) as a thickener to make up for the loss of sugar.

[ricktest2]

Thanks!

[Super_sally888]

Try eating the dark chocolate (60 - 80% cacao).  This is so rich and strong that you may be satisfied with less, and it has less sugar.

[ricktest2]

Sugar Sense is a great app!!

[ricktest2]

Oh, these are soon good answers.  Thanks!

[MHEditor]

Here’s some advice from the MedHelp website and our Sugar Sense app on fighting your sugar cravings.

http://www.medhelp.org/nutrition/articles/5-Tips-to-Tame-Your-Sweet-Tooth/2357

You can find this on the app by going to the home screen, and clicking the menu bar in the upper left corner. Tap Health Guide, then scroll to Eat Right. Scroll down for "5 Tips to Tame Your Sweet Tooth" and other articles related to snacking and cravings. Hope this helps!

[Cabernet]

Yasso yogurt chocolate fudge pops are pretty low in carbs and can satisfy  your cravings. That's my daily treat.

[artemesia2]

Your chocolate craving may be caused by several different causes . One you may be craving caffeine.  Two there may be a mineral deficiency.   Main ingredient in chocolate is cocoa aka cacao.  Either way you pronounce it its high in Theobromine.  This is a CNS Stimulant.  Does your mood lift any when eating chocolate  It may be emotional eating . BTW Dark chocolate is loaded with anti-oxidants.  "Crazy Chocolate cravings"  Unsure what precisely that means.  Please explain.  Thanks.

[ricktest2]

Lots of sugar free chocolate!!!