The cooking is easier than you think...the key is to watch the carbs and the fats...and of course the sugars in baking. There are several sugar substitutes now that you can buy in bulk for baking. If you like pasta use the newer veggie or wheat variety - lean meats - green veggies and watch carrots and corn. Portion size is key as well. Depending if you are NIDDM or IDDM eating small meals several times a day to balance the insulin in your system. Walking a mile a day and gradually adding to your routine helps as well. If you keep with this you will find it is easy to follow.
I have been a diabetic for over 14 yrs - and now I have been diagnosed with stage 4 renal failure and the kidney diet and the diabetic diet clash and it is really hard to balance things.
I've been diabetic for about 10 years now, and it's definitely a challenge to cook! Especially when hubby doesn't have any restrictions on his eating. Sometimes it's really hard to fix something that's good for me, and that he will also like.
I'm always trying to think of ways to "tweak" recipes that are already favorites. One tweak that worked out really well was my lasagne. Instead of using lasagne noodles, in their place I use a layer of zuchinni slices. The slices absorb the flavorings and seasonings, and you really can't tell you're eating vegetables in your lasagne!
I also use a lot of Splenda, but am still having trouble baking with it, as it changes the bulk of your recipe. But I'm still trying.
There are lots of Internet sites with diabetic recipes, Nestle's for one. Always give any recipe a good looking-over before using it. I've found many recipes labeled "diabetic" that still have sugar or brown sugar in them, and I always think, "What are you trying to do, kill me????"
Basically it's a lot of trial and error, until you find something that works, and everybody else will eat, too! Hang in there, it does eventually get better. I've survived this long, so I'm sure you can too!
Just simply refuse to give up ! ! ! !
I found out I am type 2 about 3 years ago. I joined the Good Cook bookclub and reviewed their books for diabetics. I also always look at the bookstores for new recipe books. Splenda has a cooking website as does Kraft foods. Both have recipes for different cooking skill levels. The Joslin Diabetic Center has several cookbooks available including one with recipes by top chefs from around the country.
Just stay away from fried foods.......
I agree --am looking for receipes for single diabetic people. when you live alone you have to eat what you make.
