Hubby was diagnosed with Diabetes a couple of years ago. My first thought when he told me was, “Well, this limits things!” But actually, it did not limit things all that much. As so many have said in articles in magazines and on the web, “It is a matter of making the right choices.”
I think the most difficult choice to make was to stay away from foods made with white flour and sugar. All those yummy things in the refrigerator section at the grocery store made by Pillsbury and Mrs. Wright are out. Crescent rolls, bread sticks, dinner rolls, Danish rolls, ready-made pie crusts are just a few of the things that Hubby cannot eat anymore. They are such lovely things for the taste buds. I cannot even use Bisquick!
Actually, I can use anything I want to use. Hubby just cannot eat everything I would fix if he were to stay healthy.
There are ways around all the white flour and sugar. Did you know that there are oodles of substitutes? There is a whole-wheat version of Bisquick, which means that Hubby can still have cobblers as long as use fresh fruit or canned fruit that is in its own syrup. He may not be able to have donuts or Danish rolls but he can have whole-grain waffles and pancakes. And of course, there are the sugar substitutes that are in the baking isle. Hubby will not have to go without his sweets.
One of the places I have been getting recipes from for quite a while is Taste of Home. Their website has articles and a whole section of recipes for people who have Diabetes. Betty Crocker has some interesting recipes too.
Going out to eat is more of a hassle now. We use to love to go to the out-of-the-way diners but most of those do not have meals on their menus that cater to people with Diabetes. Most of the fast-food places are out as well. One place that is still an option for a quick bite as long as we choose carefully is Taco Bell of all places.
Essentially, the diet for Diabetes is not all that bad. In fact, it is a good way to watch your weight as well. Since Hubby has been on the Diabetes diet, he has lost over 40 pounds. Because it is just easier if both of us eat the same things, I have lost 30 pounds. I could probably lose more but I cheat every once in a while.
Are you on a special diet for health reasons? Is the diet disrupting your life?
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