In article >,
"Julie Bove" > wrote:

> "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
> eb.com...

> > Is that based on three meals per day? I was under the impression that
> > diabetics were supposed to have lots of little snacks during the day
> > rather than spaced meals, so that blood sugar fluctuates less.

[snipped complicated details about the diet for one diabetic]

> We're all different. There is no one diet that works for all diabetics.

That's very true, but for most people who aren't diabetic, and do
entertaining that involves large, elaborate meals for multiple people,
they are looking for the general rules, not the exceptions. What should
we tell them?

1. There are thousands and thousands of exceptions. It's impossible to
comprehend them all. Just don't invite diabetics to meals.

2. Serve a variety of foods, and let people serve themselves. Answer
questions about what is in the foods so people can choose.

3. Talk to the people beforehand, to find out what their dietary needs
are.

And, of course, there are many, many dietary problems that older people
have, besides diabetes. Not to mention younger people.

I favor answer #2 above, but that's just my personal preference.

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA