Cooking for Diabetics

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manda1978
manda1978 Posts: 525 Member
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My in laws are staying with us for Christmas and they are both diabetics, one only recently diagnosed. Can anyone give me guidance on what a diabetic's diet should look like so I can cook meals accordingly? Thanks!

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  • GlucernaBrand
    GlucernaBrand Posts: 486
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    It's great that you're planning ahead for your in-laws' visit, and want to be sure to have foods they feel comfortable eating. There isn't one set diabetic diet, and each person's needs are a bit different. You might talk with your in-laws about the types of foods they prefer to have on hand. There's also excellent information at www.diabetes.org, including ideas for meal planning and even recipes. ~Lynn /Glucerna
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Just go for lower carb selections. If you do prepare grains, make them whole grains. Serve more vegetables than fruit, less starchy vegetables than non-starchy.

    Grilled meats and vegetables.
    Stew, chili or soup.
    Omelets
    Stir Fry

    www.diabetes.com is the home page for the American Diabetes Association. You should be able to get good information there, as well as a few recipes.

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