Gestational Diabetes

My friend met with her doctor and got the skinny on what she can/not have. It looks like we have to avoid carbohydrates and pump her full of protein. There is not enough research out about splenda yet so the doctor didn't feel comfortable having her use it in her food or drinks so we will skip that.

Hubs has a friend who has been diabetic his whole life so we emailed him and he was a fantastic help!

We are no longer going to be doing a full menu now because she doesn't want us to have food only for her or have to be jealous of others. Instead I found a bakery that does regular cakes as well as diabetic cakes so we will be getting cupcakes from them. In addition we will also have water, decaf sugar free tea, peanuts, cheese (I was told not wine cheese) and crackers, and maybe a few other small items. This way she isn't tempted by unnecessary things and she is thrilled with the changes.

I learned that if she eats cheese after having something with a bit of sugar in it, the cheese will help breakdown the sweet (which I find useful even for myself).

Thank you ladies for all of your help I hope it all goes smoothly!