Diabetics And Sugar

[albaqwerty]

We know the two don't mix, FIL's readings have been shocking recently.
28 one morning, 23 the next but the man will put sugar on his porridge.

Very sweet tooth.

Is there a sugar on the market which will give him the sweetness he craves without raising his bloods?

He's 80 and we'd like him around for a long time yet.

[masma]

Splenda.

[berniecuddles]

albs what i do is get a mug of milk put in 2-3 sweeteners in it microwave it and then mix it in with the porridge xx

[albaqwerty]

aha!! thank you very much Masma xx

Mr Alba kept muttering about another brand, which I insisted wasn't the one I was thinking of, but he isn't telepathic.

[lady-janine]

i use splenda when making cakes for my diabetic friend and they seem to be okay. another way of sweetening is to use stevia. that is sweet and is not sugar. it is available at our local sainsburys and asda. if not do you have a health food shop nearby? they are usually very knowedgable about things like that.

[albaqwerty]

oh, that's a very good thought Cuddlyone.
Many thanks for that, will pass it on.

[queenofmean]

is he on injections alba? it sounds like he needs some sort of correction dose if he is.

Have you got a dietician or a nurse at a clinic you can ask? Just an idea

[mallyh]

lidls cologran 1 teaspoon a 0.5g is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of sugar 2.3g

[berniecuddles]

never used splenda but told its good to use

[albaqwerty]

Lj, many thanks for that, a SIL bakes and wonders about what sugars to use to share the cakes with her dad, so I'll mention that to her.
Another SIL does shopping for him in Asda, so I'll mention that to her.

Honestly, the older they get, the more you worry about them!

[albaqwerty]

queenie, he's his own worst enemy.
When he was first diagnosed, it was dietary (as if that was even going to work on the dear man!)
He's been on injections for some years now, and to crown it all, the number of times he's forgotten to jab himself in the evening is getting ridiculous.
I'll ask about dietician Queenie, thanks xx

Mally, that's great info, thank you.
I'm in Lidl's most days and will look out for it.
I think if he doesn't realise it's not 'real' sugar, he won't complain. :-)

[bravejordy]

I have type 2 diabetes and the nurse at my clinic tells me it's ok to use Canderel on my Weetabix.

[Sqad]

Aged 80 years of age.

Badly controlled Type 2 diabetic who is already on Insulin...........do you really think that sugar on his porridge is going to make any difference at all to his quality or length of life?

I don't.

I am not a fan of diabetic "sugars"........

[albaqwerty]

Thank you Jordy x

It's a bit of a pain, the FIL having such a sweet tooth but as a family we so want the best for him without depriving him of what he enjoys.

[albaqwerty]

sqad, I'm only a daughter-in-law, what I think and say doesn't count.
His sprogs are concerned and as I'm married to one of them, I tend to stick my neb in.

No-one's immortal and I really don't think I'm going to show him this thread but will tell him the replies.

[queenofmean]

when I was diagnosed 24 years ago my mum was told not to bother with 'Diabetic' sugars - I don't like them they are absolutely fowl so I don't see why he can't have a smaller amount of sugar and a little more insulin to cover it - should in theory work well

[Psybbo]

Is honey as bad?

[albaqwerty]

queenie, my 2 insulin dependent pals used to 'up' their insulin to cover themselves, however, his insulin is delivered in pre-packed dosages (if that makes sense)

[albaqwerty]

That's a good thought Sibs, honey is a natural sugar, but knowing him he'll not like it

(honestly, he can be blurdy difficult)

[queenofmean]

I think I get you, so he doesn't have what I have - the pen device and I can key up how many units I need?

[woofgang]

I am kind of with Squad on this. He should be able to make his own choices about what he does and doesn't eat. I respect your caring and absolutely know that you mean well but also don't like to hear "if he doesn't realise its real sugar he won't complain" How would you like it if someone messed with your food without telling you?
My Mum who was a tablet controlled diabetic and also had PMR had a lovely GP She hated taking the tablets and the diet restrictions and we went along with her choices but wanted to be sure that we were all doing our best for her (3 daughters) Her GP visited her with my eldest sister there when she was in her eighties and listened to Mum and Sis, then patted my Mum's hand and said "well don't get upset about it, just do your best" which i thought was both kind and sensible.