> wrote in message
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> Both Christmas pudding and cake are going to be very high in carbs,
> whatever the sugar levels. Dried fruit tends to spike most diabetics.
> The other ingredients (flour etc) are pretty much out. Have you
> considered some alternatives? If you tolerate cooked fruit, then
> spiced apple makes a good basis for many nice puds. I make "Beccles
> Cakes" - very thinly rolled flaky pastry with a spiced apple or apple
> and blackberry filling. Quick to make (pre-cook the fruit a little)
> and no-one seems to need any sugar with them. One packet of readymade
> pastry makes 18 pieces, approx 15-18g carbs each.. Serve with cream,
> hot from the oven and watch the faces light up.. One only for you!...
>
> Why not feed the diabetic-friendly stuff to all, as you need it and it
> won't hurt anyone else.. Otherwise, there is a lot to be said for
> teeny teeny portions and lots of Extra Thick Cream...And take the
> Icing off the cake...
>
> My doc is pleased with me, says he wants me to be a role-model (I can
> do that), but that I will fall off the wagon over Xmas. I have Never
> done Xmas stuffing (people that is), so don't plan to start now...But
> I did like mince pies
>
> My friend's dad is Type2. His wife makes unsweetened mincemeat for
> him and serves a teaspoonful inside a baked apple...
>
> Helen Howes


Thanks Helen - will take suggestions on board - and everything in
moderation - definitely! ))