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Diabetic friendly dinner party ideas?

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Puppywithattitude · 04/02/2019 18:03

Type 1 very strict diabetic coming for dinner this weekend, would appreciate any ideas you can throw my way so that it can still be special and not send any guests into carb deficit or coma.

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IncrediblySadToo · 04/02/2019 18:05

You need to talk to the person. There’s no single answer.

GreenEggsHamandChips · 04/02/2019 18:05

I know a type 2 who appreciates a good sugar free jelly

babysharkah · 04/02/2019 18:09

You really need to speak to them to see what they can tolerate.

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whatsitallabout1 · 04/02/2019 18:12

I'm type 1 and would eat whatever you put in front of me! I'd just have to make sure I had the right amount of insulin to counteract what I ate. It would be useful if you could warn me that you'd tipped half a bag of sugar in the bolognese sauce for some reason, but generally type 1s get pretty good at doing educated guesses!

Food choices are harder for type 2 Diabetics who are trying to control levels without insulin.

When you say she is a "very strict diabetic" what does that mean?

PutYourShirtOnMartin · 04/02/2019 18:14

Put foldout on serving plates, ensure you have a nice selection of different veg ( leafy as well as beets) and potato/ rice/ pasta. This was your guest can decide how much carbs they put on their plate.

Ask about pudding... a cheese board might be what they want. You can look up recipes online too.

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Puppywithattitude · 04/02/2019 18:17

From what I can gather carbs are very carefully measured and eating is at certain times.
Stuff like pasta is out.She doesn't do desserts but will have 'a taste' of her dh's.

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WorriedMum11 · 04/02/2019 18:20

I would do a roast dinner! Then she can pick - or something equivalent like a joint and then veg or salad - you could do a low GI carb like quinoa

Desserts generally don't work I don't think for diabetes - but cheese would be appreciated I'm sure!

PurpleDaisies · 04/02/2019 18:20

The best thing is to ask her what works best for her. She can eat anything, she just needs to calculate how much insulin to give herself afterwards.

You can’t be a “very strict” type one diabetic. You are just diabetic. The management is all “very strict”.

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Puppywithattitude · 04/02/2019 18:20

She is very slim so I'm wondering if there is perhaps a weight control element to it?

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Puppywithattitude · 04/02/2019 18:21

Sorry if my terminology wrong I just want everyone to have a nice evening.

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Oblomov19 · 04/02/2019 18:23

Ahhh. That changes things. Isn't there more to this?

I'm a Type 1, since a baby, on a pump for 15 years. I love low carb. But like pp I eat what is put in front of me!!

fuckwitseverywhere · 04/02/2019 18:24

A strictly controlled diabetic would avoid foods that raise the blood sugar.
Typically these are pasta, rice and anything containing white flour.
These have a similar effect to eating sugar.
I would suggest a low carb, high protein type meal that doesn't contain a lot of processed foods
Avoid cooking sauces from a jar as they tend to have a lot of sugar in.
If you did something like a chicken casserole, then I'd do baked potatoes, lots of veggies and she can help herself.
The low GI diet is effective for diabetics as it's less processed
Nothing to stop you doing a chilli or bolognese with different options to go with it

Lightsdown · 04/02/2019 18:24

She should be able to eat anything - you just need to weigh portions to offset the carbs. Sometimes buying prepared stuff makes it easier. Avoiding carbs may make it easier- no need to offset a plate of cheese! So maybe they carb avoid to make things easier.

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Puppywithattitude · 04/02/2019 18:25

I'm only guessing judging by what previous posters are saying.

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Oblomov19 · 04/02/2019 18:27

I do a good spag Bol, or meatballs in spag Bol sauce, for Dh and ds's, and just grate, with a potato peeler, thick strips of courgetti, in another frying pan/pan. So easy.

Or a roast?

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Puppywithattitude · 04/02/2019 18:27

Right well I'll base it low GI and put carbs on side for everyone else, that's probably the best option?

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Starlighting888 · 04/02/2019 18:27

If you can talk to them, they may prefer wholemeal choices of pasta/bread etc. Also really like the ideas of self service so they can control what goes on their plate without having to leave anything and feel embarrassed.

explodingkitten · 04/02/2019 18:30

Maybe don't do plate service but put all the food on the table in dishes so everyone can decide for themselves how much they eat? A roast dinner might be easy, potatoes are quite easy to guesstimate. Well, that's my take as a type 1 diabetic.

But I also really like if people run their menu past me in advance. Calling your guest first really does make things easier. Oh, and tell them what time dinner is, I can get into trouble if I eat too late, if I know in advance that it will be a bit late I'll eat some carbs before I leave the house.

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Puppywithattitude · 04/02/2019 18:30

Didn't realise there is actually a diabetic topic on MN, Blush
Should have done my homework.
Thanks very much everyoneSmile

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Puppywithattitude · 04/02/2019 18:31

I will certainly do that kitten good advice.

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thisismee · 04/02/2019 18:45

My DH and SIL are type one will eat anything by carb counting the meal and give themselves insulin for it.
My DS type one too but I'm a little bit more picky with carb counting as he is a toddler. so generally need to know carb values on packet or weigh food out to get exact values for his insulin dose.

Generally when we are all together food is served so that everyone can help themselves to what they want to eat.

Yes to PP saying about timings and food you will serve. Makes it easier for us too.

Dextrodependant · 04/02/2019 18:51

Ds is type 1, he eats anything and just gives the appropriate amount if insulin . We can roughly guess the amount of carbs in most food now.

DaisyDreaming · 04/02/2019 18:58

Please don’t do fruit salad, so many people give a bowl full of sugary fruit to diabetic people thinking that it’s good for them as they aren’t adding sugar.

Tidypidy · 04/02/2019 19:04

@DaisyDreaming fruit is fine for Type 1 diabetics to eat, you just take insulin appropriate to the carbs. To say otherwise is frankly daft!

FireUnderpants · 04/02/2019 20:01

Whatever you do cook OP I would suggest hanging onto any packaging with nutritional info on. Somethings can be really hard to guess the carb content of.