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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OverTheHill · 56-60, M

You might want to try getting an app that can help monitor your carb intake.

I am a type 2 diabetic. I joined Weight Watcher, changed the way I was eating, got more active, and lost over 90 pounds. They list out restaurants on their app, and tell you which things would be better choices to eat than others. My A1C went from nearly 9 to 5.9.

It's not easy whatever you choose, but your health is important. I hope it works out for you.

istillhaveanameitsrick · 56-60, M

@OverTheHill I go through a health coach/app/doctor that is paid for by my insurance. The problem is they are geared more towards a person who eats meals at home rather than in fast food restaurants. I get really tired of burgers without buns and nothing else. They keep saying to eat salads to fill myself up but guess what? none of the fast food restaurants sell salads anymore and most don't even sell grilled chicken anymore.

OverTheHill · 56-60, M

@istillhaveanameitsrick Culver's or Chik Fil A are a good choice. They both have very good salads and grilled chicken. Quadoba or Chipolte are great options too.