05-05-2009, 01:08 AM
A year ago a friend of mine was diagnosed with diabetes, so he and I became diet partners and I started following more of a diabetic diet (reduced cabs). I lost 40 of the 50 I was trying to lose, he lost 80 pounds (of his 100). I was shocked at how many products are available. With regards to waffles, that's easy, there is a product called "crab quick" http://www.tovaindustries.com/carbalose/page1.html
use this to make waffles for him, it's really good, and what matters to a diabetic is that the "net cabs" are low (2g per serving). I also have used apple sauce (Motts makes a Sugar Free version) to dip my waffles in, add a little cinnamon (100% diabetic friendly), and you have a great meal!
As an aside, if your husband's work friend doesn't know about a product called "dream fields"... his world will completely change, it's a pasta that is the only pasta I have found that is diabetic friendly (most diabetics kiss the idea of pasta goodbye because of the sugar). They make noodles for spaghetti, linguine, lasagna (I make a mean Mexican lasagna, again diabetic friendly), and elbow macaroni. http://www.amazon.com/Dreamfields-Pasta-Elbows--13-3-ounces/dp/B0018Q2N3C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1293698021&sr=8-4
I found dream fields at the lo ca grocery store for about .50 higher than normal pasta. Enjoy and good luck!
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