is there such a thing as a cake for diabetics? - Page 2

schmamy · 11-23-2009, 11:59 AM

yep, type 2, because of severe obesity.

interesting, I always figured whole grains were at least a dramatic improvement over white flour.

milkmommy · 11-23-2009, 12:04 PM

whole grains are a great addition to the diabetic who takes controll of there disease. Whole grains give energy and help regulate weight (in both trying to loose and gain) but carb count wise they both have a lot of carbs to account for and need adeuqate insulin to cover it. Ones can't say use whole wheat or eat brown rice thinking it will vastly reduce there need for insulin.

Deanna

11-23-2009, 12:09 PM

Haven't read all the responses yet, but dh is diabetic and he just covers things like cake with extra insulin. Is your dad in good control?

Substituting fruit juice is not going to lower the carb count.

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Read a few responses now and have a comment about xylitol.

Xylitol is a good sugar substitute, but I noticed that the frosting recipe called for 2 cups of the stuff. Just be aware that eating too much xylitol at one time can, um, cause intestinal trouble. It is recommended that people build up their xylitol intake.

Rabbit · 11-23-2009, 12:12 PM

I think I would probably take the regular cake, and leave him alone about it.

schmamy · 11-23-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamondintherough

Haven't read all the responses yet, but dh is diabetic and he just covers things like cake with extra insulin. Is your dad in good control?

Substituting fruit juice is not going to lower the carb count.

---------- Post added at 02:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:06 PM ----------

Read a few responses now and have a comment about xylitol.

Xylitol is a good sugar substitute, but I noticed that the frosting recipe called for 2 cups of the stuff. Just be aware that eating too much xylitol at one time can, um, cause intestinal trouble. It is recommended that people build up their xylitol intake.

I didn't use that frosting recipe. I was

at the 2 cups of xylitol compared to my other recipe...the frosting recipe I used, from the Healthy Indulgences blog, only used 1/4 c xylitol plus some stevia extract.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rabbit

I think I would probably take the regular cake, and leave him alone about it.

I don't want to harp on him about it, or make a big deal of it being a healthy cake. It's a fine line, I know...the thing is, as DH says, while we can't make him eat right, we can at least demonstrate (through what we serve when he comes to our house, for example) that good, healthy foods CAN taste good. kwim?

and this cake does taste good. even DH thought so, and he'd be completely honest. believe me, I hate sugar substitutes. I'd not even think of serving this cake if it didn't taste good to ME.

it's just so hard to watch my dad eat the way he does. I don't want to enable it, you know? like, if he's going to eat that way, it's not going to be because that's what *I* served him.

milkmommy · 11-23-2009, 12:29 PM

I totally understand. You've done the best you can its now in his hands. I hope all enjoy!

Deanna

11-23-2009, 11:59 AM	#16
schmamy Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,321	Re: is there such a thing as a cake for diabetics? yep, type 2, because of severe obesity. interesting, I always figured whole grains were at least a dramatic improvement over white flour. __________________ ~Amy~ married to Mr. Wonderful (2005) DS1 - 2007 DS2 - 2010 DD - April 2017 "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9

11-23-2009, 12:04 PM	#17
milkmommy Rose Garden sisters! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sunniest place on Earth and hotter than Phoenix! Might as well be sitting on the sun... Posts: 35,300	Re: is there such a thing as a cake for diabetics? whole grains are a great addition to the diabetic who takes controll of there disease. Whole grains give energy and help regulate weight (in both trying to loose and gain) but carb count wise they both have a lot of carbs to account for and need adeuqate insulin to cover it. Ones can't say use whole wheat or eat brown rice thinking it will vastly reduce there need for insulin. Deanna __________________ Deanna wife to Shawn since 2001 mom to a young adult Cecilia , tween Margaret and three I will hold one day in heaven.

11-23-2009, 12:09 PM	#18
diamondintherough Guest Posts: n/a	Re: is there such a thing as a cake for diabetics? Haven't read all the responses yet, but dh is diabetic and he just covers things like cake with extra insulin. Is your dad in good control? Substituting fruit juice is not going to lower the carb count. ---------- Post added at 02:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:06 PM ---------- Read a few responses now and have a comment about xylitol. Xylitol is a good sugar substitute, but I noticed that the frosting recipe called for 2 cups of the stuff. Just be aware that eating too much xylitol at one time can, um, cause intestinal trouble. It is recommended that people build up their xylitol intake.

11-23-2009, 12:12 PM	#19
Rabbit Deactivated You know how we say, "It works both ways!" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the Neighborhood Posts: 39,704	Re: is there such a thing as a cake for diabetics? I think I would probably take the regular cake, and leave him alone about it.

11-23-2009, 12:29 PM	#21
milkmommy Rose Garden sisters! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sunniest place on Earth and hotter than Phoenix! Might as well be sitting on the sun... Posts: 35,300	Re: is there such a thing as a cake for diabetics? I totally understand. You've done the best you can its now in his hands. I hope all enjoy! Deanna __________________ Deanna wife to Shawn since 2001 mom to a young adult Cecilia , tween Margaret and three I will hold one day in heaven.

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