I’m outraged at this too op.
We should all have the right to be able to continue to enjoy the treats that we like. Not everyone binge eats ‘treat’ food, or eats these types of foods everyday, but instead eats them moderately which is how they’re meant to be eaten.
I wish they would stop penalising everyone by changing our treats.
I really think it’s about time that people who develop type 2 diabetes should be strongly encouraged and assisted to go on a diet to reverse the condition (it is highly effective). If this doesn’t work, then they should have to pay for all of their medication and associated treatment (including visits to the chiropodist).
75% of my DH’s family have type 2 diabetes. They are all obese, none of them take any exercise, and they continue to eat and drink copious amounts of sugary products and unrefined carbohydrates everyday - despite knowing full well how dangerous and stupid this is. They take their medication, then fill their faces full of shite. All of them receive free medication for the condition. I think it’s a disgrace. I’m sure if they had to pay for it, it would really make them think twice about trying to reverse their condition, or try to prevent getting like it in the first place.
I hasten to add that I am not exactly svelte at a size 14, (heavily pregnant too), and that I overindulge in treat foods a bit too much at times, but I fully appreciate that it’s my fault, and my responsibility to try and look after my body. I know my body well, and for me, when I take regular exercise I lose weight - this is what I intend to do after birth.
I am sick of the lack of responsibility that so many people take for their health. This goes for binge drinkers, alcoholics, smokers and drug takers too.