Dibetic Recipe

Go to the Dlife website:

dlife.com/diabetes/diabetic-recipes/

Diabetes "food" is usually 15 grams of carbs or less per serving. If you make them a recipe, I would be sure to give them the nutrition facts per serving, so that they can enjoy it without worrying about what it will do to their "numbers". Some people have very sensitive diabetes... some have mild, easy to manage diabetes.

When I was pregnant with my first I had gestational diabetes, so I got a "taste" of what diabetes is like. Of course I was pregnant during the holiday season, so I had to suffer through halloween and thanksgiving, and christmas parties on my low carb diet! (boohoo I know!).

At thanksgiving I made this pumpkin pie:
dlife.com/diabetes/diabetic-recipes/Low-Carb-Pumpkin-Pie/r1498.html

It was so nice to be able to enjoy a yummy dessert and join in on the holiday fun without being worried about my blood sugar spiking through the roof! I also made cauliflower mashed potatoes and low-carb gravy. It is those "traditional" foods that I think most diabetics miss the most! Plus, my pie was a huge hit, everyone tried a slice, much to my grandma's dismay (oops, she also made pumpkin pie...)

Good Luck, and how sweet of you?
-M.

I 2nd everything Megan C. said....her story parallels mine!

My DH has been a diabetic for the past 10+ years. I have found that most baking recipes can be adjusted simply by substituting Splenda for the sugar! It really is that easy....especially with fruit-based recipes. I also try to eliminate the top crust on pies & use a crumb topping. I try to use applesauce in place of the oils....& for my DH, I use sugar-free applesauce or all-natual. I tend to read the label on everything! Good Luck.

Oh, & you might find that you need to add a little extra liquid for baking. Splenda tends to dry out baked goods.

check out products made from the Stevia plant. Splenda and all the other artificial sweetners really arent good for you, diabetic or not.

My Dad was Diabetic and died from it.

If you make them anything, per a diabetic nutritional basis, make sure you also give them, the nutritional facts (as the poster below said) and the ingredient list etc.
Because, Diabetics need to, daily, keep track of their intake and Glycemic index of foods.

And, per each person and their medical conditions... it is not a one size fits all, type of thing. Especially if the person has other medical problems, in conjunction with their Diabetes.
My Dad for example had Diabetes, as well as a heart condition and high blood pressure etc. For which medication was needed.

Per my late Dad... refined starches and simple starches, were a no-no.

www.diabetes.org is the website for the American Diabetes Association and they often have recipes on that site. They also offer a lot of cook books for sale. You can also check your local library for some diabetes cookbooks. That is very nice to be doing something so nice for your neighbors! One thing that is important is PORTION SIZE. Maybe if you package your treat in a single serving size portion they will be able to incorporate a special snack into their meal plan.