# Food & Diet **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-food-diet/15.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Food & Diet category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-food-diet-category/62)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-food-diet-category/62 "2017-03-20T03:20:37Z")
Diet, Low Carb, meal planning, problem-solving, recipes, links --- ## [My go-to breakfast (hint: oat groats) and ex of body's sensitivity to diet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-go-to-breakfast-hint-oat-groats-and-ex-of-bodys-sensitivity-to-diet/16051)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-go-to-breakfast-hint-oat-groats-and-ex-of-bodys-sensitivity-to-diet/16051 "2026-05-19T22:50:43Z")
My current favorite breakfast: cooked oat groats + blueberries (microwaved 90 sec) a little brown sugar mixed nuts whole milk So good - and remarkably keeps my blood sugar stable after I dose 7.5 units of insulin. I’… --- ## [In praise of the glycemic index](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-praise-of-the-glycemic-index/14998)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-praise-of-the-glycemic-index/14998 "2026-04-17T14:32:26Z")
… or at least the concept behind the gylcemic index … I know some of the actual measures for specific foods can be quite variable. As is often the case with me, my story concerns oatmeal. I just bought oat groats (who… --- ## [My taste in cheese is broadening](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-taste-in-cheese-is-broadening/15983)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-taste-in-cheese-is-broadening/15983 "2026-04-16T18:04:41Z")
@allison wrote, “ I like dairy too much to give it up“ I have been buying expensive cheddars- Irish (Kerry Gold) and English from the Murray’s Cheese booth a Kroger. All my life I turned my nose up at vivid orange chedd… --- ## [An experiment, My take on Guinness and beef](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693 "2025-12-24T18:49:53Z")
Back story, my wife and I spent a wonderful month in west County Cork. There this non- beer drinker got a taste for stout, in particular Murphy’s Extra Stout. Not available in my area. Anyway a pint of Guinness brings b… --- ## [Holiday social meal treat?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/holiday-social-meal-treat/15624)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/holiday-social-meal-treat/15624 "2025-11-29T17:31:22Z")
I’m good at controlling glucose with my normal routine. But throw in the social aspect and allowing myself rare “treats,” my T!D reminds me of the reality. Here are the daily results of the day before Thanksgiving, the d… --- ## [Different bread, different reactions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/different-bread-different-reactions/8385)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/different-bread-different-reactions/8385 "2025-11-25T06:43:28Z")
did you know that most breads are made from wheat? but then there is also white breads, breads with nuts, bread with seeds, bread that is made with malt… and then there is SOURDOUGH bread. normally, i need a longer pre-… --- ## [No-spike rice](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-spike-rice/2217)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-spike-rice/2217 "2025-10-14T12:08:39Z")
We make quite a few dishes that need rice. But we sometimes have problems with spikes which we think are due to rice. So we have experimented with many different types of rice and recipes. We have found two that work for… --- ## [Grief and Blood Sugars](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grief-and-blood-sugars/15398)
**Author:** [@KiwiD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KiwiD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/grief-and-blood-sugars/15398 "2025-08-07T21:00:57Z")
Hi. My Ma passed away on 7/15, and since then, carbo items that don’t usually give me high blood sugars, are suddenly giving me high sugars that last for hours, no matter how much I shoot up (I’m on a pump). I’m trying … --- ## [Nutrition labels drive me nuts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nutrition-labels-drive-me-nuts/15285)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nutrition-labels-drive-me-nuts/15285 "2025-05-25T20:29:07Z")
I hate how companies do nutrition labels. This is one example. Regular plain boring old Cheerios vs Chocolate Strawberry flavored Cheerios. The labels made no sense. It took me a while to figure out why in the world th… --- ## [Strange but True - Reheated Pizza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-but-true-reheated-pizza/4435)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-but-true-reheated-pizza/4435 "2025-05-13T13:46:03Z")
I’ve noticed this for a few years and wanted to throw it out there for fun. Reheated Pizza Hut pan pizza (via oven reheating) has a different glycemic profile than fresh Pizza Hut pan pizza. We get pizza once a week. I… --- ## [Breakfast to make my Mom smile and wince](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakfast-to-make-my-mom-smile-and-wince/15169)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/breakfast-to-make-my-mom-smile-and-wince/15169 "2025-03-12T18:14:57Z")
My Mom taught be how to make a proper French omelet. Yesterday I acquired 2 dozen yard eggs from my neighbor, Amber, She sells the for $4.00, but I always pay $5.00. I sold eggs to our neighbors in Houston for $0.50 per … --- ## [Uncrustables](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uncrustables/15005)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uncrustables/15005 "2024-11-25T23:40:48Z")
I am headed to an outdoor ice hockey tournament, entirely older players so I will be in my element. The town we are staying in does not have much in the way of restaurants, just bar food. I am seriously considering bring… --- ## [Whey protein: BG effects?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whey-protein-bg-effects/14978)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/whey-protein-bg-effects/14978 "2024-11-08T14:12:15Z")
Hey guys, This morning, I ate 20 grams of whey protein isolate (no carbs, 100% protein) with my normal 100 grams of oatmeal for breakfast. Big spike in BG 2 hours later. I’d say I took 20-30% extra insulin bolus to co… --- ## [For those who've been able to eat low carb for YEARS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-those-whove-been-able-to-eat-low-carb-for-years/12555)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-those-whove-been-able-to-eat-low-carb-for-years/12555 "2024-11-02T03:42:21Z")
What’s the secret? How do you stick to it? What the heck can I eat that’s actually going to be something I want to eat. I have no skill nor interest in the kitchen. I am busy and like grab and go, but I could stand doing… --- ## [Saturated fat overdose lunch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/saturated-fat-overdose-lunch/14960)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/saturated-fat-overdose-lunch/14960 "2024-10-24T19:52:48Z")
I don’t have complete taste faculties since I been doing immunotherapy. I thought about an omelet, but cheese is just tasteless. So I sliced a very small boiled potato in hot avocado oil. I was using my late Mom’s prized… --- ## [Favorite sweet treat for treating a low?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/favorite-sweet-treat-for-treating-a-low/14905)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/favorite-sweet-treat-for-treating-a-low/14905 "2024-10-04T14:26:18Z")
I like those mini almond joy candy bars (milk chocolate and coconut and almond) and I also like salt water taffy. --- ## [Not my Gradma’s gumbo, but not bad](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-my-gradma-s-gumbo-but-not-bad/14821)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/not-my-gradma-s-gumbo-but-not-bad/14821 "2024-08-05T22:17:18Z")
I’ve been dealing with some of my taste buds not working well, especially salt. I don’t normally add salt as most food has plenty. Anyway a lot of foods taste odd to me. Cheeses are the worst, nearly tasteless. This may … --- ## [The best 24 hours in several months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-24-hours-in-several-months/14781)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-24-hours-in-several-months/14781 "2024-07-19T14:23:39Z")
I have been having difficulty getting a reasonable time in range since surgery. My first problem was the SGLT2 inhibitor I was on. These drugs lower the kidneys glucose threshold causing high glucose in urine. As I don’… --- ## [My experience with 95% cocoa bars](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-experience-with-95-cocoa-bars/14637)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-experience-with-95-cocoa-bars/14637 "2024-05-10T12:20:26Z")
The other day I bought a couple of Lindt 95% cocoa bars that were reduced price. 3g per square, I thought what the heck, I drink coffee black so I should like this chocolate. I would eat 2 squares for 6g. Did not cause … --- ## [DASH Diet & t1d](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dash-diet-t1d/14602)
**Author:** [@michelle831](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/michelle831)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dash-diet-t1d/14602 "2024-04-26T17:42:47Z")
Does anyone have any experience with the DASH diet? Just went to see my PCP yesterday. The good news: my A1C was 6! The bad news is that for the first time in my life my blood pressure was high :weary:. So I’m looking i… --- ## [Rage eating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rage-eating/14537)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rage-eating/14537 "2024-04-05T13:18:14Z")
This is a busy week for me as a Catholic deacon, Holy Week. I also teach 7th/8th grade kids on Wednesday night. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening meal times are disrupted. Last night on my way home I saw m… --- ## [A low fat/fiber spread for my bland low fat/fiber diet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-low-fat-fiber-spread-for-my-bland-low-fat-fiber-diet/14354)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-low-fat-fiber-spread-for-my-bland-low-fat-fiber-diet/14354 "2024-03-10T18:03:34Z")
I was in Kroger looking at nut butter labels when I found powered peanut butter. It is both low fat and fiber, but what to do with it. Into the caldron in my mind, I concocted a potion that might be tasty. I bought the… --- ## [Spiking from Coffee/ Caffeine SOS](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spiking-from-coffee-caffeine-sos/1208)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/spiking-from-coffee-caffeine-sos/1208 "2024-02-10T16:43:55Z")
i am on the pump and cannot figure out a way to drink coffee without spiking. i don't know if i should be bolusing for it, and if i need to bolus, how much do i bolus. the most caffeine i have in my day to day diet is an… --- ## [2 Days after Christmas - how did everyone cope?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2-days-after-christmas-how-did-everyone-cope/14316)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2-days-after-christmas-how-did-everyone-cope/14316 "2023-12-29T18:25:26Z")
Most know I have been doing chemotherapy. I had the last round on the Tuesday prior to Christmas. I experienced longer fatigue and queasiness than the other infusions. Well, I feel good on this Wednesday. I am going EAT… --- ## [I am having great luck with oats](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-having-great-luck-with-oats/14307)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-am-having-great-luck-with-oats/14307 "2023-12-23T23:45:32Z")
Does anyone else use oats as a grain? I am using unrolled oats, which take an hour to cook. You can eat them like oatmeal (tastier and crunchier, but the same idea) but they also work well as a savory dish - with chees… --- ## [Zevia ginger root beer is a hit with me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zevia-ginger-root-beer-is-a-hit-with-me/14294)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/zevia-ginger-root-beer-is-a-hit-with-me/14294 "2023-12-13T09:07:30Z")
Since I am limiting caffeine and ginger can really calm nausea I bought a 6 pack of Zevia ginger ale. This stuff was super carbonated and I found it better a room temperature and poured in a glass. I was going to buy so… --- ## [Low-carb Baileys](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-baileys/14285)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-baileys/14285 "2023-12-12T20:29:32Z")
I like Baileys in coffee sometimes (No, not my early morning coffee! Only in my after dinner coffee. :joy:) I also like it on ice cream. I saw a lower carb / less sugar version of it. I always keep an eye out for … --- ## [My love-hate relationship with corn on the cob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-love-hate-relationship-with-corn-on-the-cob/13146)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-love-hate-relationship-with-corn-on-the-cob/13146 "2023-08-31T14:14:52Z")
A local farmer sells delicious sweet corn from the back of her truck from August till the September frost. (We grew some but I think it’s squirrel corn again. :confused: ) I love to eat fresh corn—reminds me of childhoo… --- ## [Real Good Grande Cheese Enchiladas Review](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-good-grande-cheese-enchiladas-review/14006)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-good-grande-cheese-enchiladas-review/14006 "2023-08-27T13:42:16Z")
A few months ago I bought some breakfast sandwiches of this brand. I forget what they said the “net” carbs were, but they spiked my BG pretty high and were awful. I fed the rest of them to our neighbors, the raccoons. Th… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-food-diet/15.md?page=1)