Parties and Goodies

I think every diabetic struggles when going to parties whether you take insulin or not. For me, Parties in the last 2 years have been a little difficult to say the least but it has gotten a lot better. The candy, cake, cupcakes, and junk food in general are all placed before your eyes in a very pressured environment. Unfortunately, we have to be stronger then the rest. We have to have enough willpower to say no to something that tastes good but doesn't do you any good after the fact. I also believe its about understanding and accepting the affect that candy and cake has on a type 1 diabetic body, even if you take insulin. Now unlike a type 1 diabetic that takes insulin shots to correct themselves, I chose to live a life insulin free. For me, I don't have the option of cheating when it comes to candy and cake, but its more then not having the option...its a conviction that happens within that gives me the strength to be ok with saying no. This conviction and willpower did not come from me, I have to give that credit to a higher power.  When I go to parties, instead of eating candy I have fruit as a treat..as for the cake, that recipe is coming soon!