Diabetes Snacks

Type 1 Diabetes is generally detected in childhood, which means that after a child is diagnosed with the disease, his or her diet will have to be modified. Sometimes, being different than other children by having to eat different foods is the hardest part of Type 1 Diabetes for children. Lunch time can be especially difficult for Type 1 Diabetic children. That’s why we have prepared some special tips to help parents of Type 1 Diabetics plan special foods for their children that they won’t want to trade during lunchtime.

Type 1 Diabetics know better than most people that healthy, delicious treats can be hard to come by. Here are some simple snacks that will delight your taste buds… as well as your blood sugar level monitor:

Some-one just sent me a very provocative question that I think deserves to be shared with everyone. The question was a follow-up from an article I wrote on diabetes care and nutrition, saying that one serving of almonds was one handful which is roughly 10 almonds.

He has been advised by his doctor to have a handful of almonds as he works to improve his HDL, his good cholesterol. The packaging label shows one serving of almonds to be equal to one ounce or 28 almonds. How confusing! I said 10 and the label said 28! It was my job to explain the discrepancy.

• Serve cut-up raw fruits or vegetables with low-fat dip for a mid-morning break
• Put together fresh fruit and cheese trays
• Serve fruit and vegetable fondues
• Chop berries or tropical fruits, mix with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar, spread on thinly sliced, toasted baguettes
• Spear fruits or vegetables on skewers and grill
• Chop fresh tomatoes, marinate in vinaigrette, serve as spread for bruschetta
• Crush berries and mix into ricotta cheese, serve as spread for crackers
• Serve frozen grapes in small cups

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1

Ingredients:

1 sourdough baguette (24 inch)
4 oz fat-free cream cheese, whipped
6 cups sliced fresh California plums
1 cup fresh basil

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen vegetables, thawed (peas, carrots, and corn)
1/3 cup crumbled queso anejo or shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 corn tortillas, warmed
2 tsp vegetable oil
2 cups fresh salsa
1/2 avocado, chopped

Directions: