Plan a Dinner Party with a Diabetic Guest
There’s nothing inherently difficult about planning a dinner party, but it can seem daunting when your guests have specific dietary regulations.
When planning a dinner party with a mix of diabetic guests and non-diabetic guests, there are some easy ways to please everyone.
Understanding Diabetes
The first key to planning a dinner party for your diabetic guests is to understand their condition. Diabetes affects an individual’s ability to regulate his or her blood sugar levels, which manifests itself in two different ways: Type 1 diabetics can no longer produce insulin (the hormone that regulates blood sugar), while type 2 diabetics do not produce insulin efficiently. Type 1 diabetics often take synthetic insulin and have a little bit of leeway with food choices, whereas type 2 diabetics must be aware of their food choices.
Appetizers, Main Dishes, Drinks and Desserts
Choose healthy options for all courses of the meal. Try to cut down on high-fat and high-carb choices. Opt for salads and fresh fruits and veggies for appetizers and side dishes.
Avoid pasta, but offer grilled fish or poultry with a savory sauce for the main dish. Drinks should be low-calorie fluids like water or teas, but keep some juice handy in case someone’s blood sugar drops.
And finally, don’t feel like you need to skip out on dessert! There are plenty of diabetic-friendly dessert options, like Chocolate Cake or Coconut Cake.
Space it Out
Make it easy for diabetics’ blood sugar to adjust to the food, and space out the different courses. Use this time to catch up on each others’ lives or to play games. Enjoy the company you're with!
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