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Title: Diabetic friendly
Post by: JBM on June 10, 2015, 08:57:57 AM: Hi - I have a neighbor who has been in and out of the hospital with diabetic complications and recently had a toe amputated. He's a very sweet guy and I thought maybe to make/bake something for him. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Diabetic friendly
Post by: merigayle on June 10, 2015, 10:24:49 AM: As in you want to make a dessert?
Title: Re: Diabetic friendly
Post by: Suesquatch on June 10, 2015, 10:33:13 AM: Fruit basket. And even sugar free, cookies are not good. I think the friendliest thing you could do would be pop over or call when you're running to the store and ask if he needs anything. Does he live alone?
Title: Re: Diabetic friendly
Post by: caribougrrl on June 10, 2015, 10:50:42 AM: nut bark made with dark chocolate (>70%) is not bad for diabetics (as far as treat things go, anyway!)
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Post by: Magic Microbe on June 10, 2015, 11:30:20 AM: You want something low carb with no sugar.
Title: Re: Diabetic friendly
Post by: JBM on June 10, 2015, 11:36:03 AM: I don't know, I just thought something would be nice. He does live with his brother who can take care of him, go to the store etc.
Title: Re: Diabetic friendly
Post by: merigayle on June 10, 2015, 11:39:40 AM: Edible arrangement!
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Post by: caribougrrl on June 10, 2015, 11:44:20 AM: whole grain bread would work too, or real sourdough
Title: Re: Diabetic friendly
Post by: ihop on June 10, 2015, 11:55:26 AM: Quote from: caribougrrl on June 10, 2015, 11:44:20 AM
whole grain bread would work too, or real sourdough

Yum! Maybe with chicken salad or something so they can make a meal of it?
Title: Re: Diabetic friendly
Post by: radial on June 10, 2015, 12:23:31 PM: Ribeye steak!
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Post by: srsly on June 10, 2015, 01:29:45 PM: Quote from: radial on June 10, 2015, 12:23:31 PM
Ribeye steak!

And cheese!
Title: Re: Diabetic friendly
Post by: redkitty on June 10, 2015, 03:16:51 PM: Quote from: merigayle on June 10, 2015, 11:39:40 AM
Edible arrangement!

Maybe it depends on teh type of diabetes, but the ones I know who have type 1 cannot eat a lot of fruit in one sitting. it raises their blood sugar too much. I would assume it does the same thing for people with type 2, but the ones I know with type 2 don't seem to give a shit about what they eat...
Title: Re: Diabetic friendly
Post by: Sir Real on June 15, 2015, 09:54:48 AM: Quote from: redkitty on June 10, 2015, 03:16:51 PM
Maybe it depends on teh type of diabetes, but the ones I know who have type 1 cannot eat a lot of fruit in one sitting. it raises their blood sugar too much. I would assume it does the same thing for people with type 2, but the ones I know with type 2 don't seem to give a shit about what they eat...
This. It's best to stay away from starchy carbs (flour, potatoes, rice) as these can spike blood glucose levels too quickly. If you want to make a dessert, use dark berries (blackberries, blueberries) and instead of sugar use Splenda.
Title: Re: Diabetic friendly
Post by: JBM on June 15, 2015, 11:37:14 AM: I just heard that he's going to AZ or somewhere soon. So, I'm not going to do anything at this point, but thank you for the suggestions.