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So after transplant from 6 yrs Now I started more for sugary food I can't control my cravings Don't know how to stop this craving My weight increased too. I got in depression since then I want one sugary food daily. How to stop it. pls help

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First of all, don't be hard on yourself. You are in the right place knowing what you would like to address. For depression, which affects motivation of living a healthier lifestyle, you would benefit from seeing a therapist to not just have someone to talk to about your worries, but also have his/her objective assessment on if you would benefit from medication to get out of the depression episode.To reduce sugary intake by yourself is not easy. Could you see your transplant center dietitian to get consultation on the best place to start? They will get a fill picture of how you currently eat, and help you modify it with the goal of reducing glucose intake without making you feel miserable.

The two issues are related to one another but should be addressed independently to benefit maximumly on both.

You are already doing great by reaching out for advice, the next is to go to the experts who are trained to help you on each topic. Be kind and patient with yourself. You are beautiful inside and out already and this temporary stage will change for the better if you give your full attention and commitment.

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Parkerbarker

One thing i found out is when hospitalized and had no sugar craving for sweet foods stopped and never craved like cookies or deserts,then I thought oh i will bake some cjocolate chip cookies for hubby and had one or two,well sugar makes you crave sweet things for sure even putting it in my tea.

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neet24 in reply toParkerbarker

okk thats always happens with me

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Herewegoagain12

May I ask what organ wad transplanted?

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neet24 in reply toHerewegoagain12

kidney

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Herewegoagain12

Never mind, I just didn't pay enough attention.

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Cabrilla

It might help to meet with a registered dietician to look at your current diet and see if there is something you can do to reduce cravings for sugary food. Eating meals that have fiber (fruits, vegetables, beans) AND some fat AND some protein (meat, eggs, beans, tofu) helps you feel full longer. I recommend 2 meals a day to my patients (I'm a primary care provider), but each meal has to contain those 3 things. You can look up the MyPlate website to learn more about making a complete meal (myplate.gov/).

And, if you are eating high sugar foods, it might be hard to stop just like people who are addicted to caffeine--your body is used to it, so stopping right away can be hard. You can stop suddenly and have a hard few days, but then your body doesn't expect sugar anymore. Or, you can slowly reduce how much sugar you eat and over time the cravings will go away.

I often crave sugary food, but when that happens I realize I am just hungry and if I eat a proper meal then I don't really want dessert anymore.

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