"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> On 5/2/2018 4:07 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>
>> she has attached insulin pump and glucose monitor. When she is able
>> to, she weighs everything. She is religious about what she eats and
>> has to be so. I just didn't want to put her in the position of being
>> an uncomfortable guest because she had to reject so much of what I
>> offered. If I can get a handle on it in advance I don't have to worry
>> and she can make easy comfortable choices.
>> Janet US
>>
>
> Then it is easy. Just be sure she can be comfortable getting her portions
> at the counter or table and she will know what she can have.
>
> You already know not to put out a big tray of cake and candy. Good chance
> she can have a little of the starches but may do a check before she makes
> a platter and eats.
>
> My experience is limited, but I've seen a couple that worry about every
> gram they consume and a couple of others that pig out on sweets and figure
> they just take a larger dose of insulin.

I used to weigh or measure everything. No need now as it's easy to eyeball
things. Only time I have trouble is with dishes that someone else prepares
such as in a restaurant. Sometimes things like stuffing or a piece of bread
can have a lot of added sugar so more carbs than I realize.