Eating healthy for diabetes

When Pat my husband was diagnosed with diabetes number 2, we made a pledge to eat healthier and I went about finding all the information I could. I purchased a couple of really good “Diabetic Cook Books” and one was given to us by my daughter and son-in-law which is the one I use the most for conversion of recipes.

We no longer use sugar, in fact apart from a few sugar cubes for company I have not purchased it for a few years.

I have learnt to adapt recipes with artificial sweeteners and have even tried some of Pat’s Mom's recipes by substituting them for sugar. Most of the cakes and pies have turned out very well, and visitors are not aware of the difference. I also look for ice creams, jams, jellies that have no sugar in them.

We are also very aware of the carbohydrates we eat since they also raise blood glucose levels. All other foods are correct portions sizes by using measuring cups and food scale to be accurate. Although I am not a diabetic, I do find I feel healthier now I am eating less sugar and refined foods.