# Food **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-food-diet/food/38.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 category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-food-category/85)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-food-category/85 "2017-03-20T07:23:57Z")
Everything there is to know about food and diabetes. --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [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. --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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")
--- ## [The perfect 5-carb correction snack for home](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-perfect-5-carb-correction-snack-for-home/2250)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-perfect-5-carb-correction-snack-for-home/2250 "2020-03-23T15:29:53Z")
We all have our favorites when it comes to correction sugar! @docslotnick goes for donuts. @Eric likes Guiness and ice-cream. @daisymae, as we all know, always goes for G-tabs. @CarolynA’s favorite is gu (at least in h… --- ## [Metabolic syndrome](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metabolic-syndrome/8978)
**Author:** [@catsup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/catsup)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metabolic-syndrome/8978 "2020-02-20T16:01:34Z")
had type 1 for 52 years now am i am very over weight. a couple of months ago my bld sugars started to fly up for no reason that was apparent to me. i felt ok, well as ok as a 71 yr old will. it has become obvious to me … --- ## [Some info on milk spikes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-info-on-milk-spikes/4188)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/some-info-on-milk-spikes/4188 "2020-01-14T06:31:48Z")
Just a little bit of info for a topic @daisymae has mentioned a few times. Lactose is a form of sugar found in milk. It is a disaccharide. Disaccharides are sugars made of two units of different forms of sugar. Lactose … --- ## [Extend bar - slow release carbs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extend-bar-slow-release-carbs/8648)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extend-bar-slow-release-carbs/8648 "2019-11-12T16:16:50Z")
Has anyone used the Extend bars? How do you carb count the sugar alcohols? Do they affect BG? --- ## [Discussions around picky eating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussions-around-picky-eating/4161)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussions-around-picky-eating/4161 "2018-06-10T21:27:34Z")
The most amazing thing in this thread is the fact that Liam loves salads. How on Earth do we get Samson to this stage? He loves cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes and kale – but give him a lettuce salad and he will not to… --- ## [Bagels!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bagels/4176)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bagels/4176 "2018-06-10T02:42:45Z")
To me, being “unlimited” means eating the occasional bagel. I LOVE bagels but have mostly tried to keep them an occasional treat. After being diagnosed several months ago I’ve totally avoided them. I have the day off w… --- ## [Bread rule-of-thumb and other food hacks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bread-rule-of-thumb-and-other-food-hacks/4180)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bread-rule-of-thumb-and-other-food-hacks/4180 "2018-06-08T21:51:16Z")
I recently realized a trend that has been pretty useful for us – it seems that most bread has roughly half the number of carbs as there are grams in weight. So if the slice of bread weighs 50 grams, I bolus for 25 grams … --- ## [The Giant Gargantuan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-giant-gargantuan/4079)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-giant-gargantuan/4079 "2018-05-24T15:40:00Z")
A few days ago, @daisymae asked me if I was ever not hungry. Tonight for dinner I had a Jimmy John’s Gargantuan, giant size. The big one is 16" long and has 166 grams of carbs and 2190 calories. They put so much meat an… --- ## [Pesach and so much Matza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pesach-and-so-much-matza/3796)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pesach-and-so-much-matza/3796 "2018-03-30T19:48:29Z")
Wishing everyone a very Happy Passover and a word of caution about what you might be putting into your mouth. so much yummy food. so much sugar. so many carbs. not just at seder, but all week long. gotta love that matza :… --- ## [The perfect food for diabetics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-perfect-food-for-diabetics/2446)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2018, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-perfect-food-for-diabetics/2446 "2018-03-05T06:44:46Z")
I think I’ve discovered it - octopus - low carb even with a dusting of flour and spicy sauces and low protein as well so no damn gluconeogenesis to deal with - bonus for me I could eat the stuff all day - and they serve… --- ## [Kellogg's Special K Crustless Quiches for breakfast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kelloggs-special-k-crustless-quiches-for-breakfast/3270)
**Author:** [@Kaelan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kaelan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/kelloggs-special-k-crustless-quiches-for-breakfast/3270 "2018-02-03T13:02:35Z")
Sometimes I get tired of getting the same eggbeater omelet and yogurt for breakfast. Last week, my mom found a new type of crustless quiche for breakfast that is pretty low-carb. I tried it, and I really like it for an o… --- ## [What Can't You Eat?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-cant-you-eat/2729)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-cant-you-eat/2729 "2017-12-05T19:40:09Z")
Ok, so I woke up this morning and my Bg was 60. By the time I was ready to leave the house it was below 40. 26g and 20 minutes later I had it up to 68 (on the meter, not the Dexcom), so I left the house. I was hungry an… --- ## [Low-carb, no-spike couscous](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-no-spike-couscous/2407)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-no-spike-couscous/2407 "2017-10-25T01:30:27Z")
Low-carb couscous: in our constant quest to find ways to make regular-tasting meals with lower carb content, we have been experimenting with couscous for the past few months in the same manner as we worked on rice. We f… --- ## [The great milkshake and banana split challenge!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-great-milkshake-and-banana-split-challenge/1877)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-great-milkshake-and-banana-split-challenge/1877 "2017-10-04T01:17:20Z")
The gauntlet was thrown in this thread: can we find a way to accommodate banana splits and milk shakes? So, here is my thought: log in this thread your dosage and BG track for a banana split or a milkshake! Let’s see if… --- ## [Carbs in Nyquil](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/carbs-in-nyquil/2222)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/carbs-in-nyquil/2222 "2017-10-02T00:46:44Z")
I have a miserable cough and cold. I will not do without my old standby Nyquil Cough formula. It has no acetaminophen, so it clears the Dexcom concern. But it’s almost pure sugar. In fact, I looked it up so I can bolus… --- ## [Cheese balls=magic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cheese-balls-magic/1816)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cheese-balls-magic/1816 "2017-09-18T22:08:04Z")
Anyone else have experience with this? Is it because they are primarily made of air? ETA: in the original post, I referred to these as cheese puffs. They were vastly superior to those. They were cheese balls. My mistake… --- ## [Thai food and BG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thai-food-and-bg/1946)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thai-food-and-bg/1946 "2017-09-13T03:16:24Z")