"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message
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> In a month, a sister-in-law is coming to visit for a week with her
> husband. I don't really know either of them.
> She is a serious diabetic since her teen years. I know nothing about
> feeding a diabetic. I will call her and talk to her, but I need some
> practical outlook.
> I can easily do the plain fruits, vegetables and proteins. But, are
> any sauces allowed, seasonings, combinations of foods.
> I should mention that they are from the real mid-west, cow and corn
> country,, therefore most probably very plain food and nothing spicy.
> They will be staying at a motel so I am assuming they will probably
> provide their own breakfast (???) don't know.
> Any insight appreciated.
> Thanks
> Janet US

Too much missing and vague information. What does "serious" diabetic mean?
I'm a diabetic. I use insulin and take Metformin. My diabetes is serious but
that's not a medical term. I eat anything I want. But in some cases, that
might mean only a small bite and only occasionally.

If she uses insulin then she might eat the same kind of diet as everyone
else or she might not. You'd have to ask her.

In general, carbs are what raise blood sugar the most. And fat delays the
absorption of carbs. So a little fat in a meal is fine. A lot of fat is not.
And no fat is generally not good.

Now how many carbs she can safely eat in a meal is up to her, her body and
how tightly she controls her blood sugar. You would really have to ask her.
There is no one size fits all when it comes to diabetes.

I am from the Midwest. I love Mexican food. Some people from the Midwest
like BBQ stuff. Again, no one size fits all.