
PAT CONNOR
Diabetic
I have Type I diabetes, but have free will to choose foods that don’t make me sick. Every food choice matters. It’s exhausting!
But if I can do it, anyone can. Most people eat lazily. If they were as motivated as me, they would make better choices. We only think we’re not in control because people donít want to work hard – they mix up intentions and actions and say they’re healthier than they are. This reporting bias makes it really hard to study eating habits.
FACT
Type I diabetes is a metabolic disease, often inherited, where your body doesnít make the hormone insulin that helps turn sugar into energy. Eating sugar, carbs, and taking insulin is a delicate balance.
ISSUE
People make around 220 food-related decisions each day, leading to “mindless autopilot” when it comes to food choices.
QUESTION
Is resisting foods we crave long-term sustainable?