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Party!

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Sux2buthen · 22/10/2022 13:19

I have a childrens party to plan and will be catering for a child with diabetes.
What fun food can I get for them?

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Sux2buthen · 22/10/2022 13:22

Also any tips I might have forgotten in general? Never done this before, I have a bouncy castle and a hall so far Grin

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AtleastitsnotMonday · 22/10/2022 13:37

Diabetics diets will vary hugely, but most will be able to eat a normal party tea. It will need to be carb counted though, so give the parents as much information as possible on what you plan to serve, if it comes in a packet take photos of the nutritional information to help them carb count. The child will bring their own hypo kit for hypos. It can be a little tricky if the children keep having little snack through out the party because each is likely to require insulin. Also let parents know what time you plan to serve food and what activities they will be doing. If it's very active the parents are able to prepare for this to reduce the risk of hypos.

AtleastitsnotMonday · 22/10/2022 13:47

General advice for party food, make less sandwiches than you think and don't mix fillings. An adult will probably pick out cucumber from a cheese and cucumber sandwich if they don't like it. Kids are more likely to just refuse the sandwich.
Don't offer too much choice, 2 choices of sandwich filling (crusts removed cut into quarters. Cocktail sausages on sticks (&veggie), if you can serve anything warm either fingers of pizza or chicken nuggets go down well. Carrot, cucumber and pepper sticks with hummus or cream cheese dip.
Skips and hula hoops because it wouldn't be a party with out them

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Sux2buthen · 22/10/2022 13:47

AtleastitsnotMonday · 22/10/2022 13:37

Diabetics diets will vary hugely, but most will be able to eat a normal party tea. It will need to be carb counted though, so give the parents as much information as possible on what you plan to serve, if it comes in a packet take photos of the nutritional information to help them carb count. The child will bring their own hypo kit for hypos. It can be a little tricky if the children keep having little snack through out the party because each is likely to require insulin. Also let parents know what time you plan to serve food and what activities they will be doing. If it's very active the parents are able to prepare for this to reduce the risk of hypos.

Thankyou that's actually what I wasn't sure of, if there were many limitations. Mum is coming too so she can keep an eye. I just don't want to inadvertently cause anyone to go without anything.

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Sux2buthen · 22/10/2022 13:48

I'm so excited for party food 🤣just wish I wasn't the one making it, it's less fun!
Good point on the sandwiches

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2anddonefornow · 22/10/2022 13:50

Make sure you’ve lots of water/squash available in sight of the kids. They won’t think to ask for it if shy/not visible.

AtleastitsnotMonday · 22/10/2022 13:53

How old are the children?

AtleastitsnotMonday · 22/10/2022 13:54

If you don't want to make sandwiches M&S or Sainsbury's do platters!

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Sux2buthen · 22/10/2022 14:36

It's an 8th birthday with a mix of 8 and under

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