Question about diabetics...

Sunni · #1 02-06-2008, 08:18 AM

Please help!
I am having some guests this weekend that includes two diabetics- one is a very strict diabetic...

I was looking through a previous thread on diabetic recipes, but some used Cool-Whip...

This may be a dumb question- but is Cool Whip OK? Or was that just intended in moderation?

In addition, I need some super easy dessert recipes that would work for a 'very strict diabetic diet'. I did notice the few on another thread but the cool whip in them threw me off...

Obviously, I do not know much about this- I do know, however, that I do not want to send my diabetic guests into comas!!!

Thanks!!

ReformedDave · #2 02-06-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunni

Please help!
I am having some guests this weekend that includes two diabetics- one is a very strict diabetic...

I was looking through a previous thread on diabetic recipes, but some used Cool-Whip...

This may be a dumb question- but is Cool Whip OK? Or was that just intended in moderation?

In addition, I need some super easy dessert recipes that would work for a 'very strict diabetic diet'. I did notice the few on another thread but the cool whip in them threw me off...

Obviously, I do not know much about this- I do know, however, that I do not want to send my diabetic guests into comas!!!

Thanks!!

What is the sugar content of Cool Whip? Anything with a lot of sugar will cause their blood sugars to spike. The key is to be moderate and not let them rise too high or sink to low. Can you make a 'whip cream' from something low in sugar and add an artificial sweetener?

MissBrattified · #3 02-06-2008, 08:28 AM

Use sugar-free Cool whip.

ReformedDave · #4 02-06-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Use sugar-free Cool whip.

There ya go!!!!!

MissBrattified · #5 02-06-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ReformedDave

What is the sugar content of Cool Whip? Anything with a lot of sugar will cause their blood sugars to spike. The key is to be moderate and not let them rise too high or sink to low. Can you make a 'whip cream' from something low in sugar and add an artificial sweetener?

Definitely! My dad was a diabetic, and really, you just want to avoid sugar altogether, and even foods that convert into sugars quickly, such as starches like bread or potatoes.

Of course, if your sugar gets low...then you have to bring it up with something sweet or starchy! It's a constant balancing act.

ReformedDave · #6 02-06-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Definitely! My dad was a diabetic, and really, you just want to avoid sugar altogether, and even foods that convert into sugars quickly, such as starches like bread or potatoes.

Of course, if your sugar gets low...then you have to bring it up with something sweet or starchy! It's a constant balancing act.

I was diabetic before the weight loss. I'm 99% better but still have to keep things at moderate levels.

MissBrattified · #7 02-06-2008, 08:40 AM

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I was diabetic before the weight loss. I'm 99% better but still have to keep things at moderate levels.

Congratulations on your weight loss! Diabetes is no laughing matter, I'm glad you were able to at least reduce your symptoms.

ReformedDave · #8 02-06-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Congratulations on your weight loss! Diabetes is no laughing matter, I'm glad you were able to at least reduce your symptoms.

I'm convinced it will be a life-long struggle. It's been 3.5 years and I feel so much better (just did 6 miles on the elliptical) but it will always be an issue not to raise food/eating to the level of deity.

Blubayou · #9 02-06-2008, 08:55 AM

Miss Brattified has it right. Just watch the breads, pasta, potatoes and sugar including fruit. You can use sweet potatoes, whole wheat breads, and pastas. Be careful about Splenda- some diabetics cannot tolerate it. Fruits that diabetics can eat are the berries- like blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries.

ReformedDave · #10 02-06-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blubayou

Miss Brattified has it right. Just watch the breads, pasta, potatoes and sugar including fruit. You can use sweet potatoes, whole wheat breads, and pastas. Be careful about Splenda- some diabetics cannot tolerate it. Fruits that diabetics can eat are the berries- like blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries.

Low glycemic index!