OK...she will go into a coma if she does have tooo many sweets and her sugar levels go HIGH... I will send a Private message to you...cuz this could be LONG......

MY sympathies! This lady isn't doing you any favours as she doesn't want to help herself and it's unfair of her to put you in this postion. Does she inject? Or is her condition diet managed? A healthy balanced diet is as good for diabetics as it for anyone else. That means a moderate amount of protein, lots of fresh fruit and veg and some wholegrain foods will help the body maintain blood sugars during the day. Diabetics need to eat regular small meals. RealAge.com have lots of advice for healthy eating. But I'n sure there are dibetics here who will give you lots of tips. Jo

I am sorry you are having to put up with this. I can`t really give you any advice as I don`t know much about it. I am sure someone else can help...All I can do is give you a flower..Take care and hope you can sort it all out....my thoughts are with you....

go back to the PM again....I added more...:)

Hello,

i'm a diabetic myself and know how hard it is to eat good food,i don't have any problem with my food because i don't eat sweets and cookies,

healty food for diabetic is alot of veg and fruit,broun bread that keep the bloodsugars longer good then white bread,not much butter,nothing with dextrose,glucose because this gets the bloodsugars verry fast verry high,

if this lady injects herself then she can inject a little bit more insuline when she wants to eat something sweat,

but if she wants to eat something sweet she can eat better candy our cookies for diabetics that have no sugar but maltitol sugar our aspartan sugar for diabetics these sugars are sugars that not get the bloodsugars verry high,

chocolate is also not good for a diabetic because of the lot of fat in the chocolate and also the sugar,

try to give this lady sweet things for diabetic with maltitol sugars,so she can enjoy eating something sweet because some people who are diabetic cant stop eating sweet things and when the bloodsugars are verry high your body gives a signal to eat our drink more sweet things whats not good ,

also the drinks for a diabetic have to be light drinks with no sugar but with maltitol,

i hope that i could help you a little bit,

good luck with it,gr connie

I do all of my baking with Splenda even though I am not diabetic. I even do my pumpkin pies with it and egg beaters. My DH even likes it. I feel for you, trying to control someone else is very taxing. I give you credit.

Since it seems part of her pleasure in seeking out the "sweets", especially the hidden ones...basically..getting the best of you. I would hide fake sweets, such as baked cinnamon pecans made with splenda. Sorry to say, but I think her problems are not only physical but mental or depression. Be careful, you will be the one with the bigger health issues.

Helo Camylow, I am a diabetic too, and also inject twice a day. the only thing to do is give her healthy food like the basic fruit (about 3 to4 a day) Vegetables. ( tomatoes, lettuce, greenbeans, onions, mushrooms, cucumber, etc ) these are all free veg, and you can make a salad or have it just to eat, as much as she likes.
Use cereals like whole bran foods, oats, low fat milk etc.(Yoqhurt)
I often make myself a slice of low GI whole wheat bread with about 250g of baked beans on it, for lunch.
Also use fish (sardines)or fresh fish, low fat cuts of meat, especially chicken,without skin. Make a stirfry with veg, including some carrot, baby marrow, etc. and cook up some pasta, and add to stir fry ( half a cup per serving- cooked.)
Let her drink water (at least 5-6 glasses a day). I find I am always thirsty, but not too much milk.
Sugar free cooldrinks; no sugar in coffee or tea;
The keyword is healthy food.
You say she has a grey colour, please see if you could have her sugar tested (if she has not got a monitor of her own), but try to stay away from all junk food and sweets.Alcohol.

You know sometimes I feel an incredible urge for sweet things, but it is not good to eat the wrong stuff then.
See whether you cannot get a book or magazine on
low GI foods.
The keywords is HEALTHY EATING. not too difficult.
Hope this helps a little, and good luck.
You know I know it is difficult but boredom can also cause a food craving, mabe you should find something interesting for her to participate in. Go for short walks, etc.

My Mom was a diabetic I kept her for 6 years before she died. One thing that came to mind that she loved and could have was Angel Food Cake. I would that sugar free jello and make holes in the cake and pour the jello over the cake and let it gel. She would love this for something sweet.

I was just thinking, some-one told me the other day, and I have followed it up, but have not tried it. CINNAMON is great for diabetics , mabe you can sprinkle some cinnamon in her tea, or over some food.

U can try getting candies that r sugar-free.. They will keep her happy and be safe for her to eat... U can get them from any PHAM or drug store...
Hugs and flower 4U... Sam

Just had anotehr thought...they should have diabetic candy in clearance from Christmas..I used to shop the day AFTER the holiday for SF(sugar Free)candy and chocolate..That was the only way my hubby got extra treats (i froze the choc.)...Also see if ya can get her to chew SF gum..they run the same price as regular.. I put another Private message for you tooo:)

you have a world of recipes for diabetics at your fingertips ----- THE INTERNET search for dibetic deserts ot sweet treats. they are good for anytime you may be able to substitute some normal recipes and use i think 1/2 the amount of the powdered suger substitute that you buy on the packets they also have recipes and you can search their own websites they usually have the sites on the packets. another way is to put diabetic jellie lollies into diabetic jelly or make up iceblocks using diet cordial and jelly diabetic lollies gr8 for kids and adults too hope this helps good luck :)

Sorry you having this problem. One other thing to remember is that a lot of sugar free candies and biscuits have a high fat content and that is not good for a diabetic too. *4u

You've gotten good answers about diabetes, Camy, let me add my 2 cents worth. My parents were diabetic & controlled with diet. Yes, they had cravings, but controlled them, and had 'good' sweets like the angel food cake mentioned. This lady is actually ADDICTED to sweets. Food addiction is a very real condition, although not well known by the general population. You will have to literally clear the house of what she can't have, and lock your own 'stash' away from her. She will cry & carry on as she begins to detox from her addiction, just like any addict. Substitute things like celery, carrots, veggies. I don't know if it's possible, but you should try to get her to a doctor who knows a lot about food allergy/addiction. Doctors are learning more about this now, check it out on the net, perhaps. Good luck to you, and please take care of yourself, she will wear you down if you let her. Much love & hugs, Marji