How to help a Type II family member

[seattlemom2plus]

My husband's grandmother has Type II diabetes and we are now living close enough to her where we can have her over for dinners and to visit.  My question is I don't want to serve her something that would not be good for her and I have no experience with diabetics at all.  Can anyone suggest a good resource or food list that I should use?

[seattlemom2plus]

Thank you ChitChatNine this was very helpful, there are so many resources out there that for someone that has never had to deal with this type of special diet it can get overwhelming.  

[ChitChatNine]

Hi,

Happened upon your post --- my mom has diabetes. She's had it about 10 yrs.

Here's a link with resource info that may be helpful.

http://www.medhelp.org/medical-information/show/1738/Diabetes---resources?page=1

C~

[seattlemom2plus]

Yes one of the main problems is she doesn't tell you what is bad for her and she doesn't follow a strict diet like she should to regulate her sugar.  From what I read and to my understanding they should eat several small meals no more than 3-4 hours a part.  She basically has a bowl of cereal in the morning, then eats around 2 and then if we have a dinner, by that time she is starving so she overeats.  Thanks for the resources though I am going to check into these.  Hard to care for someone or be mindful when they don't want to care for themselves. :(

[WaveRider]

We are not allowed to post web links on this forum. If you use Google to search on the 'Glycemic Index', the GI will explain the differences between simple and complex carbs. Besides sugar, simple carbs are a diabetics worst enemy as they quickly raise glucose [blood sugar] levels.

Fruits must be eaten with other foods to slow the absorption of fructose [fruit sugar]. Caution with tropical fruits as they contain large amounts of fructose - pineapple, mangoes, papayas. Berries are healthier.

Also use Google to locate the ADA [American Diabetes Association] web page, click Food & Fitness for an abundance of recipes. Care must be taken, however, as not all foods can be eaten by all diabetics. Even though the ADA list specific foods first discuss with grandmother about foods that may affect her glucose levels in a negative manner.
HTH