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mzmolly

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14. Insulin doesn't behave consistently, sadly. :( I'd offer him anything you'd offer another friend.

Fri Jan 13, 2023, 09:11 PM

Jan 2023

But ... have sugar (soda/treats etc.) around in case his blood sugar gets low. Hard work can drop blood sugar.

My simple suggestion would be to have submarine sandwiches and soda - with and without sugar - to offer him. No need to overthink it. Just have a balanced lunch - even thin crust pizza and raw veggies should be fine.

My husband is insulin dependent (type 1 diabetic) and has been since his tween years. He eats anything he wants but watches his blood sugars. He's a senior citizen now and is doing well overall. *knocks on wood*

It's very thoughtful of you to ask.

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I have a friend who is insulin diabetic and his wife tells me he is not [View all] in2herbs Jan 2023 OP

One avenue would be to ask his wife her ideas on this (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jan 2023 #1

Do a quick google for diabetic receipes. sinkingfeeling Jan 2023 #2

That link offered some easy and tasty sounding suggestions. THnx. nt in2herbs Jan 2023 #12

Denial gets you nowhere CountAllVotes Jan 2023 #3

Grilled chicken breast in strips over salad Quakerfriend Jan 2023 #4

That sounds so good! CountAllVotes Jan 2023 #5

Apple raise blood sugar a bit. A good Quakerfriend Jan 2023 #8

I always take a snack @3 I_UndergroundPanther Jan 2023 #7

I have heard that 10 and 3 time frame and will keep that in my mind. Thnx. nt in2herbs Jan 2023 #11

Maybe some I_UndergroundPanther Jan 2023 #6

These would all be perfect! Yum!! n/t Quakerfriend Jan 2023 #9

That sounds really good especially since he'll be bringing his grandson toddler! Thnx in2herbs Jan 2023 #10

I'm a non-insulin dependent diabetic and this is what I eat for lunch every day: ARPad95 Jan 2023 #13

That sounds really good. When my H was dying of cancer he ate a lot of 90-92% in2herbs Jan 2023 #15

Insulin doesn't behave consistently, sadly. :( I'd offer him anything you'd offer another friend. mzmolly Jan 2023 #14

There's always a few cans of Dr. Pepper in the fridge --- for me!! in2herbs Jan 2023 #16

Good deal! mzmolly Jan 2023 #17