# Food & Diet **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-food-diet/15.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Yogurt](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yogurt/535)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/yogurt/535 "2023-04-19T04:48:41Z")
I was recently surprised to find several comments in another thread mentioning how difficult it was to deal with yogurt. We have the opposite experience. We incorporated yogurt in our hardest meal of the day, breakfast… --- ## [Interesting no calorie sugar that appears in nature](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-no-calorie-sugar-that-appears-in-nature/13702)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-no-calorie-sugar-that-appears-in-nature/13702 "2023-03-22T17:11:49Z")
@MsCris mentioned allulose a naturally, but fairly rare, sugar in figs, maple syrup and others. It has the exact same chemical formula as fructose, glucose and galactose with a different molecular structure - the way the… --- ## [It's time for a Christmas bolus!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/its-time-for-a-christmas-bolus/13431)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/its-time-for-a-christmas-bolus/13431 "2022-12-24T01:02:27Z")
We’re having our usual traditional Christmas tamales, ymmm! Have no clue what t bolus. Will be doing an extended of 60/40. --- ## [Bolus for coffee or tea?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolus-for-coffee-or-tea/13267)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolus-for-coffee-or-tea/13267 "2022-10-28T14:31:41Z")
Those of you who bolus for coffee or tea, is this for the “accessories” like milk or sweetener etc, or is there something about coffee or tea itself (caffeine?) that increases BG? --- ## [Restaurants!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restaurants/13243)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restaurants/13243 "2022-10-19T19:45:01Z")
Heya all. I’m going to venture out for my first restaurant trip as a T1. Give me your tips on handling it! Two big things matter: how much to bolus, and how to time the prebolus. This is a restaurant I haven’t been to i… --- ## [Alternative pizza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-pizza/9284)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternative-pizza/9284 "2022-09-27T04:08:29Z")
I found a store-made Flat bread pizza at Albertsons that you cook at home and it turned out great. Mozzarella cheese, fresh chopped tomatoes and small amount tomato sauce. Oven at 400, cook 12 minutes. 1/2 a pizza is 27 … --- ## [What do you eat when you are too high to eat?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-eat-when-you-are-too-high-to-eat/2547)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-eat-when-you-are-too-high-to-eat/2547 "2022-09-27T02:14:07Z")
We have been sick for several days now, and are up to 80% basal today. The boy has been pushing many units of insulin into his system, which somehow do nothing to his BG: he injected 17 units in 4 events to try to get lo… --- ## [The Fast 800](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-fast-800/12821)
**Author:** [@beans\_betes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/beans_betes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-fast-800/12821 "2022-09-27T02:09:01Z")
Anyone tried Dr Michael Mosley’s “The Fast 800” diet? I have successfully done two days LOL. It is EXTREME, but I do better with extreme than moderation. I’m kinda trying to “reset” my habits with this diet, and so far i… --- ## [A little menu "hack" you can use at IHOP or Denny's](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-menu-hack-you-can-use-at-ihop-or-dennys/1354)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-little-menu-hack-you-can-use-at-ihop-or-dennys/1354 "2022-09-22T06:40:55Z")
Here is a little menu "hack" you can use at International House of Pancakes (IHOP) or Denny's. It surprised the people at my table tonight. The waiter took everyone's order and when it was my turn, I ordered one of the… --- ## [Carb counting cards](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/carb-counting-cards/13154)
**Author:** [@Makde](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Makde)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/carb-counting-cards/13154 "2022-09-20T16:45:40Z")
Hi, when I was freshly diagnosed with TD1 I was introduced to carb counting with the help of flash cards. These are life sized images of meals or meal components and on the reverse side they have the carb content of tho… --- ## [Low Carb Nutrition Change](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-nutrition-change/6580)
**Author:** [@John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-nutrition-change/6580 "2022-04-14T23:41:21Z")
If you have not watched the Australian documentary " The Magic Pill" yet on Netflix, get to it asap. I was thinking about a Keto diet for some time now, and this documentary added the necessary kick to it with how native… --- ## [Keto & diabetes type 1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keto-diabetes-type-1/12029)
**Author:** [@RavynsMom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RavynsMom)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keto-diabetes-type-1/12029 "2021-11-18T02:39:10Z")
T1D for 34 years. I just got a Dexcom G6 about a month ago. #lovingit. I was using Medtronic Guardian 3 with my Medtronic 670. Lately, I have been trying really hard with low carb. I just realized I won’t bottom out with… --- ## [Home made Glucos tablets/candy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/home-made-glucos-tablets-candy/11998)
**Author:** [@iPhetus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/iPhetus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/home-made-glucos-tablets-candy/11998 "2021-11-03T14:47:12Z")
Hello everyone! My partner is a Type 1 Diabetic and as many do, uses Dex 4 to treat her lows at times. Though she is not very fond of them. As someone who enjoys baking and cooking etc, I have been looking into creating… --- ## [Halloween Candy Carbs Chart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/halloween-candy-carbs-chart/11974)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/halloween-candy-carbs-chart/11974 "2021-10-31T15:47:25Z")
Thanks to the folks over at Beyond Type1 for posting a pretty easy to use chart for Hallowen candy carb counts. Stay away from those Milky Way’s unless your insulin supply is secure and plentiful. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Bolusing for corn on the cob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-corn-on-the-cob/11752)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bolusing-for-corn-on-the-cob/11752 "2021-08-23T18:33:56Z")
It’s that time of year, tomatoes fresh off the vine, too many summer squash…and fresh corn on the cob. How glycemic do you find fresh sweet corn to be for you? How long do you pre-bolus? Lately it seems like I am only ab… --- ## [I almost finished an entire 20 oz bottle of regular Mountain Dew before I realized it wasn’t zero sugar!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-almost-finished-an-entire-20-oz-bottle-of-regular-mountain-dew-before-i-realized-it-wasn-t-zero-sugar/11632)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-almost-finished-an-entire-20-oz-bottle-of-regular-mountain-dew-before-i-realized-it-wasn-t-zero-sugar/11632 "2021-07-30T13:08:59Z")
I am mildly freaking out right now, but trying to keep my cool. I bloused 2 units of Humalog as a correction when I noticed blood sugars were rising and I saw the label on the bottle. I’m not sure if the dose is going to… --- ## [Low BG snack biscuits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-bg-snack-biscuits/7029)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-bg-snack-biscuits/7029 "2021-06-25T13:36:23Z")
I thought @ClaudnDaye might be interested in these. You had mentioned that sometimes Liam needs a snack before bed. I recommended the Extend Bars before as a slow release carb, but you said Liam did not like them. These… --- ## [Miss the crunch?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miss-the-crunch/1977)
**Author:** [@Annette13](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Annette13)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/miss-the-crunch/1977 "2021-06-24T05:06:34Z")
Every once in a while I miss what I call the “artificial crunch”. Although I love raw veggies, they don’t fulfill that need, and I have struggled finding a low carb option that also tastes good. I just found these awes… --- ## [Activity and weight gain/loss](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activity-and-weight-gain-loss/11494)
**Author:** [@CliffScherb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CliffScherb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/activity-and-weight-gain-loss/11494 "2021-06-18T12:43:24Z")
Sharing an article about weight loss and T1D from beyond T1. It’s never an easy subject but with a little work and understanding it can be made easier. It took many years of self exploration and helping others to “dist… --- ## [Article on processed food](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/article-on-processed-food/11464)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/article-on-processed-food/11464 "2021-06-11T03:06:12Z")
This was interesting to read. It talks a little bit about how food started to become processed over the years. Nothing specific to 'betes in here, but still interesting. --- ## [Peanut Butter & Slow BG Creep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peanut-butter-slow-bg-creep/4630)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peanut-butter-slow-bg-creep/4630 "2021-06-10T03:49:43Z")
--- ## [Starch Fermentation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starch-fermentation/10984)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/starch-fermentation/10984 "2021-03-26T02:16:01Z")
Hi All, I wanted to share this video with you. I found it to be educational and informative. Hungry Microbiome: Starch Fermentation - YouTube Maybe beans and fiber are beneficial to us because they are fermented in t… --- ## [Xanthan Gum...Carb Eraser Miracle for me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xanthan-gum-carb-eraser-miracle-for-me/10428)
**Author:** [@rkw](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rkw)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xanthan-gum-carb-eraser-miracle-for-me/10428 "2020-12-08T13:35:24Z")
My doctor mentioned I need to add as much fiber to my diet as possible. I totally agreed it is just these days my RA has progressed that it is getting really difficult to prep& cook the fresh veggies, even making salads… --- ## [Low carb and gluten-free pie crust recipe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-and-gluten-free-pie-crust-recipe/10499)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-and-gluten-free-pie-crust-recipe/10499 "2020-12-02T04:27:12Z")
I saw this on the Integrated Diabetes e-newsletter today. --- ## [Moose, blowtorches, kitchen gadgets and us](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moose-blowtorches-kitchen-gadgets-and-us/3564)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/moose-blowtorches-kitchen-gadgets-and-us/3564 "2020-11-27T20:05:17Z")
--- ## [Thoughts on "paleo" diets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thoughts-on-paleo-diets/2431)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thoughts-on-paleo-diets/2431 "2020-09-13T16:09:33Z")
Getting a little far off from the OP’s question - but there were couple of interesting points in @Robellengold and @TiaG 's posts that got me thinking about the whole “Paleo diet” thing. \[ @michel - maybe you could split… --- ## [Vinegar and insulin sensitivity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vinegar-and-insulin-sensitivity/3873)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vinegar-and-insulin-sensitivity/3873 "2020-08-19T23:30:55Z")
Here are two articles about vinegar for Type 2 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/862975?src=trendmd\_pilot Has anyone tried vinegar? I would imagine that the use of vinegar would not replace insulin. However, wo… --- ## [The Margarita trick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-margarita-trick/6359)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-margarita-trick/6359 "2020-08-16T00:45:30Z")
There are a few Mexican restaurants my wife and I go to regularly. They know us well, and the bartenders all know us. The bartenders have their own specialties they make for us, and some of them will make it as soon as t… --- ## [Pasta recommendation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pasta-recommendation/9884)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pasta-recommendation/9884 "2020-06-19T06:02:21Z")
I’ve been using this pasta lately and it’s fantastic on my blood sugar. It’s chickpea and lentil pasta, so gluten-free, and lower on the glycemic index than wheat or rice pasta. If I bolus while I’m eating it (I can’t pr… --- ## [Mixing Food with different GI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mixing-food-with-different-gi/9832)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mixing-food-with-different-gi/9832 "2020-06-13T22:10:12Z")
GI (Glycemic index) has always seemed to me an inexact measurement. Eg Wikipedia states that, for a given food, the GI can vary due to ripeness, cooking methods & processing (\[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic\_inde… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-food-diet/15.md) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-food-diet/15.md?page=2)