# Candy recommendation **URL:** \ **Category:** Type 1 & LADA\ **Created:** [February 12, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422 "2024-02-12T21:12:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Mary55](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mary55](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mary55)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/21 "2024-02-17T20:41:46Z")
Is this a powdery type candy in paper packaging? If so, and especially if you don’t use them often, you might want to “test” them after a couple months. I had hoped to use “pixie stix” for similar purposes, but found that they absorbed water out of the air and caused the sugar to partially solidify and adsorb to the paper wrapping in a way that prevented me from eating it. ---
**Author:** ![Mary55](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mary55](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mary55)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/22 "2024-02-17T20:47:07Z")
In case it might be useful to others - my goal was to find a portable candy that would raise my BG quickly without requiring me to brush my teeth. The packaging isn’t really flat, but I found that Nerds candy could be swallowed and absorbed relatively quickly without chewing. ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/23 "2024-02-17T21:23:11Z")
> [@Mary55](#): > > Is this a powdery type candy in paper packaging? Yes, it is basically colored sugar! 😂 ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/24 "2024-02-17T23:21:49Z")
It’s a candy stick that you suck on and dip into sugar powder. Rinse and repeat until all the powder sugar is in your belly. My kids love those. ---
**Author:** ![jpf](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jpf/32/10581_2.png) [@jpf](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jpf)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/25 "2024-02-18T00:15:14Z")
How about Andes mints? Or Ghirardelli chocolate squares? Not sure if temperature is a consideration - they might melt in warm weather. ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/26 "2024-02-18T05:06:40Z")
> [@jpf](#): > > How about Andes mints? Or Ghirardelli chocolate squares? I’ve used those both. They are small and flat. But as you mentioned, they get kinda melty! ---
**Author:** ![MarkP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/27 "2024-02-18T14:12:51Z")
Even a few of those works strongly for me…and the packaging is sturdy ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_YYC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jim_yyc/32/9553_2.png) [@Jim\_YYC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jim_YYC)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/28 "2024-02-18T17:14:46Z")
Welch’s Fruit Snacks. These are gummies in a small near flat package. 16 grams of carbs per pack (each gummy is 1.5 grams carbs). [https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=welch's%20fruit%20snacks&tbm=isch&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#imgrc=49qc4\_I26IZkiM&imgdii=4aUA3dtOLukV3M](https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=welch%27s%20fruit%20snacks&tbm=isch&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#imgrc=49qc4_I26IZkiM&imgdii=4aUA3dtOLukV3M) ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/29 "2024-02-18T17:16:31Z")
Thanks @Jim_YYC! I will check those out too. I don’t think I have tried them. ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/30 "2024-02-18T18:46:32Z")
Found this amusing [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/W0iQguIT_yE/maxresdefault.jpg "MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0iQguIT_yE) ---
**Author:** ![bob.carlson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/76d3ee/32.png) [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/31 "2024-02-19T18:15:38Z")
Would you consider healthier flat options? If so, I like the organic fruit strips sold at Target stores everywhere or online. They’re individually wrapped and have 12 grams of carb including one of fiber. ![IMG_6963](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/1/1e1d57b7b756a6cf9a5da50a2e19d521067076f4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![bob.carlson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/76d3ee/32.png) [@bob.carlson](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bob.carlson)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/32 "2024-02-19T18:19:40Z")
VERY FLAT and nearly sweet as candy! ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/33 "2024-02-19T18:55:34Z")
Ya @bob.carlson, that might work! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2024, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422/34 "2024-02-20T06:20:43Z")
> [@bob.carlson](#): > > VERY FLAT and nearly sweet as candy! They look similar to the Thats It bars I found at Costco. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/candy-recommendation/14422.md?page=1)