Snack ideas

[Bshenae]

What are some great snacks to eat that will not make your blood sugars go crazy high?

[purple1234567]

Nuts, cheese, cottage cheese, olives, yogurt (plain or the ones that are low sugar- you have to watch those carefully), lunch meats.  In the past I used to make sugar free cookies to eat with sugar replacement- stevia was one that I found to be good as you have to be careful with sugar replacements as well.  

[MHEditor]

We have lots of great suggestions for healthy, diabetes-friendly snacks in the Sugar Sense app and on MedHelp.org:

http://www.medhelp.org/diabetes/slideshows/Diabetes-Friendly-Snacks/187/1
http://www.medhelp.org/diabetes/articles/Different-Snacks-for-Different-Times/2286
http://www.medhelp.org/nutrition/articles/4-Filling-100-Calorie-Snacks/2435
http://www.medhelp.org/nutrition/articles/Smart-Snack-Swaps-for-Diabetes/2522

As well as suggestions for things to do before you snack:

http://www.medhelp.org/healthy-living/articles/5-Healthy-Alternatives-to-Snacking/2361

You can find these in the app by going to the menu in the upper left hand corner, selecting the Health Guide, and navigating to the Eat Right section.

[MHCommunityManager]

Also check out this thread on our MedHelp communities http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Diabetes---Type-2/Diabetes-Month-Whats-your-favorite-diabetes-friendly-snack/show/2934452

[Bshenae]

Thank you

[diabetes86]

hard salami, cheese and mustard.

[Super_sally888]

Hi,

I am not too much of a snacker.  However, when I do feel the need my favorites are:-

- Coffee with cream (no sugar)
- herbal or plain teas
- Nuts (in moderation)
- Cheese
- Carrot or celery sticks.  
- Boiled eggs
- Cold meats (left overs)