I have CFRD and I count my carbs very carefully...probably too carefully. I do not use insulin just watching my diet. I don't eat sweets-- only a bite once in a blue moon (and literally only a bite). I struggle with low sugar way more often than I do with high sugars. I can count on my hands how many times I have had high sugars (excluding high sugars due to prednisone or IV drugs). Now to my problem:<div><br></div><div>The past couple of days I have been craving carbs. Today I had a craving for an Orange Julius and later on I had a craving for canned peaches. I went ahead and indulged my craving for the canned peaches. Heaven!! </div><div><br></div><div>Why all of a sudden would I get such a hard core craving for carbs?? Am I restricting myself too much and my body is crying out for more??? (I want to stay away from refined sugars and having to use the insulin). </div><div><br></div><div> </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
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Craving Carbs
- Thread starter mamerth
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I have CFRD and I count my carbs very carefully...probably too carefully. I do not use insulin just watching my diet. I don't eat sweets-- only a bite once in a blue moon (and literally only a bite). I struggle with low sugar way more often than I do with high sugars. I can count on my hands how many times I have had high sugars (excluding high sugars due to prednisone or IV drugs). Now to my problem:<br>The past couple of days I have been craving carbs. Today I had a craving for an Orange Julius and later on I had a craving for canned peaches. I went ahead and indulged my craving for the canned peaches. Heaven!! <br>Why all of a sudden would I get such a hard core craving for carbs?? Am I restricting myself too much and my body is crying out for more??? (I want to stay away from refined sugars and having to use the insulin). <br><br><br>
I have CFRD and I count my carbs very carefully...probably too carefully. I do not use insulin just watching my diet. I don't eat sweets-- only a bite once in a blue moon (and literally only a bite). I struggle with low sugar way more often than I do with high sugars. I can count on my hands how many times I have had high sugars (excluding high sugars due to prednisone or IV drugs). Now to my problem:<br>The past couple of days I have been craving carbs. Today I had a craving for an Orange Julius and later on I had a craving for canned peaches. I went ahead and indulged my craving for the canned peaches. Heaven!! <br>Why all of a sudden would I get such a hard core craving for carbs?? Am I restricting myself too much and my body is crying out for more??? (I want to stay away from refined sugars and having to use the insulin). <br><br><br>
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Keepercjr
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Magnesium deficiency can lead to sugar craving - if you aren't already you should be taking a good quality magnesium supplement (chelated magnesium is preferred). Are you having low BS at the time? Are they occurring at the same time each day? If so you could try eating a BS stabilizing food beforehand to prevent the low.
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Keepercjr
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Magnesium deficiency can lead to sugar craving - if you aren't already you should be taking a good quality magnesium supplement (chelated magnesium is preferred). Are you having low BS at the time? Are they occurring at the same time each day? If so you could try eating a BS stabilizing food beforehand to prevent the low.
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Keepercjr
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Magnesium deficiency can lead to sugar craving - if you aren't already you should be taking a good quality magnesium supplement (chelated magnesium is preferred). Are you having low BS at the time? Are they occurring at the same time each day? If so you could try eating a BS stabilizing food beforehand to prevent the low.
It is not a "sugar" craving really... just things like bread, fruit, carb filled veges. I am having almost perfect blood sugars this week. Just horribly hungry and craving energy filled foods. I can't get enough of things like orange juice, carrots and apples. Protein foods just don't sound good-- although I am still eating them. I made brown rice the other nice.... it hit the spot. I drink orange juice throughout the day and just can't get enough of it... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I am not craving sweets (candy, desserts or pop). I don't like the taste of them.
I am afraid of carbing up too much and messing with things.
I am not craving sweets (candy, desserts or pop). I don't like the taste of them.
I am afraid of carbing up too much and messing with things.
It is not a "sugar" craving really... just things like bread, fruit, carb filled veges. I am having almost perfect blood sugars this week. Just horribly hungry and craving energy filled foods. I can't get enough of things like orange juice, carrots and apples. Protein foods just don't sound good-- although I am still eating them. I made brown rice the other nice.... it hit the spot. I drink orange juice throughout the day and just can't get enough of it... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I am not craving sweets (candy, desserts or pop). I don't like the taste of them.
I am afraid of carbing up too much and messing with things.
I am not craving sweets (candy, desserts or pop). I don't like the taste of them.
I am afraid of carbing up too much and messing with things.
It is not a "sugar" craving really... just things like bread, fruit, carb filled veges. I am having almost perfect blood sugars this week. Just horribly hungry and craving energy filled foods. I can't get enough of things like orange juice, carrots and apples. Protein foods just don't sound good-- although I am still eating them. I made brown rice the other nice.... it hit the spot. I drink orange juice throughout the day and just can't get enough of it... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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<br />I am not craving sweets (candy, desserts or pop). I don't like the taste of them.
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<br />I am afraid of carbing up too much and messing with things.
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<br />I am not craving sweets (candy, desserts or pop). I don't like the taste of them.
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<br />I am afraid of carbing up too much and messing with things.
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rubyroselee
New member
I have not developed CFRD yet, but I am a carb-a-holic! I LOVE carbs and I crave them all the time. I also suffer from bad hypoglycemia (episodes occur almost daily) and I try to eat every couple hours. But I do find that I'm always grabbing the carb foods and things that will make me feel more full. Sorry I don't have any advice for you, but I experience the same thing.
rubyroselee
New member
I have not developed CFRD yet, but I am a carb-a-holic! I LOVE carbs and I crave them all the time. I also suffer from bad hypoglycemia (episodes occur almost daily) and I try to eat every couple hours. But I do find that I'm always grabbing the carb foods and things that will make me feel more full. Sorry I don't have any advice for you, but I experience the same thing.
rubyroselee
New member
I have not developed CFRD yet, but I am a carb-a-holic! I LOVE carbs and I crave them all the time. I also suffer from bad hypoglycemia (episodes occur almost daily) and I try to eat every couple hours. But I do find that I'm always grabbing the carb foods and things that will make me feel more full. Sorry I don't have any advice for you, but I experience the same thing.
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Keepercjr
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Well you said canned peaches and orange julius - those things are quite sweet which is why I suggested magnesium.
Hope you can figure it out soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Hope you can figure it out soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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Keepercjr
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Well you said canned peaches and orange julius - those things are quite sweet which is why I suggested magnesium.
Hope you can figure it out soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Hope you can figure it out soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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Keepercjr
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Well you said canned peaches and orange julius - those things are quite sweet which is why I suggested magnesium.
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<br />Hope you can figure it out soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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<br />Hope you can figure it out soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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Keepercjr
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Leah - have you explored the possibility that your *addiction* (I'm using the term loosely based on your carb-a-holic comment) could be associated with your hypoglycemia episodes? Have you tried severely reducing or eliminating carbs for a while to see if it helps?
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Keepercjr
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Leah - have you explored the possibility that your *addiction* (I'm using the term loosely based on your carb-a-holic comment) could be associated with your hypoglycemia episodes? Have you tried severely reducing or eliminating carbs for a while to see if it helps?
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Keepercjr
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Leah - have you explored the possibility that your *addiction* (I'm using the term loosely based on your carb-a-holic comment) could be associated with your hypoglycemia episodes? Have you tried severely reducing or eliminating carbs for a while to see if it helps?