My late aunt was a perfect example of how dangerous it is to think that if one is on insulin they can have as much sugar as they want. She figured she would eat a piece of cake and have the ice cream, and just give herself a shot. She was wrong, the sugar highs and lows caused serious health issues for her, and she never stabilized her BSL. Portion and diet control are the best weapons for an insulin dependent diabetic. A healthy diet and medication, plus weight loss and exercise are the best weapons for Type 2 diabetics. But neither party can indiscriminately consume simple carbohydrates.
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