@Marilyn I dont think the nurse is actually saying go and binge on the sweet things more that if you want something have it. So if you want some fruit cake or sweet then have a piece. All within moderation on one or two days.

My dad was a diabetic and he was so good at testing himself and exercise and being the recommended weight. He always ate what he was supposed to during the year. For one day, Christmas, he ate things he wouldnt touch at all during the year. He might have some ice-cream, or savoury snacks and fruit cake. The food would normally be at another persons home therefore the temptation to continue eating the left over food was gone.

Having the occasional treat is not bad, its when the treats are everyday and sometimes many times a day that we create problems for ourselves. Denying ourselves forever and a day can be the downfall and result in us falling off the wagon so to speak.

Right now you are in a good place. If you really dont want to eat food that is going to make it hard for you then you dont have to have it. It might help you to feel safer and stronger.