You Can't Forget to Eat When You Are Diabetic

So yesterday, I forgot to eat lunch.  I had snacked some, but lunch just slipped past me.  Turns out, that is really not smart.  Snacks do not take the place of a good meal.  Lesson learned.  My sugar levels are finally evening out this morning, but the headache and the nasty feeling of nauseousness, it stinks. So there you go.  Don't skip meals.

I made a smoothie using frozen strawberries and slimfast and almond milk.  It was good, but it didn't keep me as full as the Attain shake does.  Since the attain also comes in strawberry, I am going to order some of that.  Don't get me wrong, the slimfast works. But the Attain does a better job at keeping my sugar levels even and keeping me full.  Additionally, they have added a GC control line which is designed for keeping sugar levels even and they have a Caramel Creme Brulee that looks fabulous, so I think I am going to invest in a few more shake flavors.

Just a few in the car to keep me from having a sugar crash, *wink*

This is a no-sugar added fruit bar.  It's only 25 calories, but it is tasty and cool. Yeah for tangerine.

 

Probably the best snack I had this day.  1 cheese stick.

Okay, I am weak- yes, I had some animal cookies. 

About the time that I realized that I had missed lunch, it was already 3:00.  I thought some whole wheat toast would be enough.  It really wasn't, but it helped.

Dinner was stir-fry over rice with some chow mien noodles.  I should have ditched the noodles.  I couldn't stop eating them.  Sugar levels were at 136 after dinner.  Too high, and it could have been avoided.  Oh well.  As you can see, one of the easiest ways to know if a meal is diabetic friendly- is the color test.  I strive to add as many colors as I can to my meals. Greens, reds, yellows, purples; lots of colors generally means lots of fruits and vegetables.  It's not the only indicator, but it is a helpful tip.

Pickles are yummy.

It took me 4 days, but I finally finished my cheesecake.

Salsa is a "free" food for a diabetic or a dieter.  I eat it with veggies, on cottage cheese and over eggs. 

But that night, I had corn chips. :)

I like this stuff now.  Who knew?