Few co-workers were very nice to me, I wanted to show them my appreciations. I'd offer cookies, cakes or fruits to non-diabetes people. But I know this is tricky. What should I offer them as an appreciation, something edible and inexpensive.
Some told me they can't have bananas or apples, because sugar contents too high. I don't know which fruit has less sugar.
Veggies sound good but kind of messy at work.
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Yes. Better avoid bananas and apples. Citrus fruits like oranges etc are quite good and can be had in relatively larger quantities without much trouble.
Generally speaking, the fruits which are THICK and PULPY when mashed are quite bad as they contain more calories...
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Marvin
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Anonymous
You can make them the same thing you're making the others, just be prepared to tell them how many carbs are in a serving. Even diabetics need a treat now and then!
It feels exclusive, and attention-drawing for Gina when she gets something different than the other kids. She doesn't like it. At the same time, cake isn't the same from cake-to-cake and if I don't know, or can safely ballpark the amount of carbs in a slice, she isn't able to partake. I find it especially considerate when a person takes the time to put a little thought into Gina's participation, and it's really just a little bit of math. It doesn't even matter what the food is. Your diabetic friends aren't going to eat a mountain of oreos, but not because they're diabetic, rather, for the same reason anyone else wouldn't... bellyaches and fat thighs! If it's for a party that you're having, and the person is high/low it will affect how much/little they have. But if it's a take-home treat, and we know how much a serving 'costs', then they're able to munch here and there safely.
If you're looking to create a tray of low carb or carb-free items, most coldcuts and cheeses are carb free. Most veggies have so little carbs that you'd have to eat a mountain of them to amount to much.
Very thoughtful of you to ask. Often times, people say to themselves, "Eh, they'll know/figure out what to do..." Not always the case.
P.S. Fruit is okay for a diabetic. When opting for carbs, it's actually preferred to processed food, because the sugar is a natural sugar.
Anonymous
First of all, it is incredibly nice of you to take into consideration their diabetes. I have gestational diabetes and I am very appreciative of the fact that co-workers are paying attention to that when they bring in 'treats.'
For snacks I try to go for around 15 - 20 carbs. A fruit serving is typically 15 carbs. A whole banana or a large apple would be 30.
Protein has very little, if any, carbs. So nice cheeses or prosciutto or nuts would be a good choice. For crackers you'd want to try to go with whole grain. Kashi brand has really good whole grain crackers that are only 22 carbs for 15 crackers. Dips don't have a lot of carbs. Some of those gourmet tapanades made with roasted veggies and artichokes are really good and very low in carbs. A nice vegetable platter would be very low in carbs.
Hope this helps!
Angela S.
Any fruit, in reasonable amounts, should be ok.
I give my husband Original flavor Triscuits with some reduced fat cheese for a snack; he really enjoys this, especially with some grapes or strawberries.
He also likes to snack on some of the dried fruits like pitted dates, dried apricots and raisins (in small amounts.)
Plain almonds and walnuts are also a good snack, along with unsalted sunflower seeds.
If your friends enjoy chocolate, you can add in a very small amount of dark chocolate (the darker the better) just for the sense of it being a special treat.
Also, as noted earlier, most sugar-free or "no sugar added" products are ok in small amounts.
You're very kind to want to thank your friends in a tangible way. Hope this helps!