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Janet

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> On Wed, 2 May 2018 12:57:14 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
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> >"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message
> .. .
> >>
> >> 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
> >
> >
> >Any meat and veggies are fine, best to avoid a whole bunch of starches, but
> >anything in moderation should be fine too and I'm pretty sure that she knows
> >portion control since she's been diabetic for a long time. Is she a type 1
> >or 2. Is she using insulin?
> >
> >Cheri
> 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

Diabetics are long used to picking and choosing from someone else's
menu. In the fridge keep some standby basics like milk, cheese, eggs,
smoked salmon, cooked ham ,plain yoghurt, salads and crackers. Then if
she needs to eat at specific times she can just help herself at any
time.

However you usually serve food at table, for the visit, I suggest you
cook plenty of meat or fish and veg then plate up everyone's meal in the
kitchen. Invite her to help so she can plate her own meal.That way she
selects the right amount of the right food combination and discreetly
avoids anything unsuitable.

Put water glasses and a jug of iced water on the table so she can
avoid other drinks without any fuss.

Dessert; cheese, olives, fruit.

Janet UK.

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