Diabetes really sucks

I sometimes think I should just give up. Trying to eat healthy as a truck driver is extremely difficult and expensive. This morning I had 2 flavorless sausage patties, scrambled eggs and a diet coke at McDonalds and it cost me $9.37 (USD) that is absolutely ridiculous! I sometimes wonder if I would live longer if I just gave up on trying to eat better (dietician has recommended a version of Keto) because I think the stress of worrying about my numbers, what I eat and how I will afford to eat is going to give me a heart attack or a stroke!

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SW-User

It's a constant battle for me. It doesn't get easier. You must learn to live with disbetes. I don't believe a great many diabetics lose weight, exercise more (difficult for you on the road I imagine), and become nondiabetic again.

istillhaveanameitsrick · 56-60, M

@SW-User When I was on a dedicated route last summer I was exercising daily and lost over 30 pounds. Unfortunately I am now back on the road and my schedule isn't as simple, more appointment driven than it used to be so I generally don't have time or a safe place for exercise.