Posted on 04/12/2016 15:02
Several family members are meeting up for Christmas, and we all bring parts of the meal, our contribution is the trifle.
The preferred recipe involves trifle sponges, jelly and custard.
One of the family has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, so we are looking to have less sugar in the desserts so they can still partake.
Is sugar free jelly available? What about the custard? And the trifle sponges? Any advice appreciated!
Posted on 14/12/2016 17:46
It sounds to me that the person concerned in in the pre diabetes stage rather than actually being a diabetic. It is possible that careful management of diet and lifestyle may prevent the a full diagnosis of type 2 diabetic especially if they have not been offered medication. Margaret has been type 2 diabetic for years and whilst we don't indulge too much in things that contain a lot of sugar we don't not eat things with sugar in them. It's a question of moderation and we wouldn't expect anyone we were visiting to make special arrangements on her behalf, except for perhaps sugar free soft drinks. The individual has to have the courage not to over indulge!!! Likewise knowing someone is possibly a diabetic you should be careful about offering "seconds" and making it sound as if it would be an insult if refused!!!
David
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