Dad is Diabetic

[GeminiAngel]

Looking for treats around the world that are sugar-free.
please list your fav's!!

 

[billnang]

Not sure about treats around the park... but last year they did accomodate us with desserts at dinners, most restaurants have things if you ask for them, that aren't on the menu, but are made for you.
Good luck
angela

 

[mrscrutty]

You might want to look in the menu section of the Dining section. They would show if any of the treat carts and counter service and sit down dining has sugar free treats.
I don't know if you plan on going to Magic Kingdom but if you do, head over to Frontierland. They have a candy shop that sells s.f. chocolate. I had a s.f. peanut butter cup that was pretty good. Its across from the Turkey leg cart. Also a good place to share a protein before hitting the sweets!! I'm sorry, but I don't recall the name of the store.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

 

[LiteBrite]

The Kringla Bakery in Norway has a really good sf chocolate mousse.

Also, Le Cellier has (or at least they have had the last couple of times we've been there) a sf dessert that's a sort of citrus mousse - it's my diabetic hubby's favorite sf dessert in the world (the whole world, not just Disney World! ) This one's not listed on the menu, and it's a good idea to ask about it when you first place your order, because it takes a little while to prepare.

 

[winterman]

Diabetics do not have to eat sugar-free. They have to watch the total diet. They can eat more of some things and less of others. I hope that you won't try to 'manage' what your Dad eats. Most diabetics know exactly what they should and shouldn't eat. I am diabetic and I find that I can eat just about whatever I want when I am at WDW because I get so much exercise. (Including "regular' desserts.)

Please don't take this wrong. I'm sure you ask the question out of love and concern but I get annoyed when other people think they know what I should eat. Just don't make this fabulous vacation into a guilt trip for Dad.

 

[pumba]

I am a type 2 and I really didnt do the SF stuff in Disney. I tried to manage by counting the carbs. Some SF stuff is more carbs than I can have. BUT I also tested very low because I was walking and doing so much exercise.
I am sure that your dad and you will do good in Disney. OH YAH......I was usually to full from our meals to eat a dessert.

 

[GeminiAngel]

Diabetics do not have to eat sugar-free. They have to watch the total diet. They can eat more of some things and less of others. I hope that you won't try to 'manage' what your Dad eats. Most diabetics know exactly what they should and shouldn't eat. I am diabetic and I find that I can eat just about whatever I want when I am at WDW because I get so much exercise. (Including "regular' desserts.)

Please don't take this wrong. I'm sure you ask the question out of love and concern but I get annoyed when other people think they know what I should eat. Just don't make this fabulous vacation into a guilt trip for Dad.

Okay now we know how you feel. with that said....
Do you know any good sugar-free choices?

 

[GeminiAngel]

So far, thanks to all who gave input.
I also found sugar-free cherry pie at our resort ASMO.

 

[BCV23]

My son is type 1 and my DH is type 2 and we also avoid the SF desserts. There is just no way to count the carbs in them. Instead we look for lower carb desserts and treats like fresh fruit (some restaurants have made beautiful fresh fruit plates) and gelato. In the parks, there are stands with fresh fruit. There are popsicle like treats with carbs marked on them which are lower than ice cream bars etc.. One type is a strawberry bar and another is a multicolored and long popsicle.

But if SF works for him, you can call and request SF desserts at any restaurant. I think they require 48 hours notice. Some also have a sugar free option on the menu.

I also agree with the advice that all the extra walking will affect his glucose levels. My guys have more carbs than usual at WDW. Testing often is a must for my DS.

 

[GeminiAngel]

Glad you said Strawberry Bar.

sugar free list so far:

Chocolate mousse - a few places
butter pecan ice cream - a few places per allearsnet
cherry pie - at asmo
strawberry bars - at DHS
brownie - a few places
strawberry parfait - backlot express DHS
ice cream shakes - plaza rest. at MK

for the restaurants: He could just ask.
Dad said he's bring his own sugar-free candy from home.

 

[disneylvrnMS]

I am a Type 1 diabetic and I agree with most of the other diabetic posters here. I wear an insulin pump. I find that with the added exercise I get while at WDW that I have to either adjust (reduce) the insulin delivery of my pump or increase my carb intake. So many of the SF choices have sugar alcohols in them and they will actually raise my BS more than the non SF choices.

 

[BCV23]

The strawberry bars are not sugar free. It's just that the carbs are marked on them. For our son, sharing one works best most of the time. And you can buy them at all 4 parks.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

We have diabetics in the family. Diabetics count total carbs. Most diabetics dont go for all of that SF stuff because not only can it raise your blood sugar readings but it can also really upset their stomachs in a not so nice way So be careful

 

[househunter1584]

Most diabetics have to watch their total carb intake not just sugar. Many sugar free desserts have tons of carbs so are off limits to diabetics. I'm sure your dad will know how many carb counts he can allow himself for desserts depending on how many he has already eaten for that meal and how much exercise he has gotten. If he eats too much bread or potatoes for example, he probably won't be able to eat any dessert at all.
He know what to do.!

 

[SnwflkCts]

The SF dessert I really liked was the SF Brownie at the Electric Umbrella. I could save it to eat later since it was packed in cellophane. They also have a fruit cup. That is sometimes a good choice.

I've not had them, but I think they would let you get the apple slices too at CS. Now THERE'S an exciting SF choice. (I can laugh at that because I am diabetic too. There is nothing like watching DH devour a lovely dessert while I am drinking my black coffee! )

Now a non-sugar free but not so huge dessert was the cannoli at Pinnochio Haus ... which I just found out they don't have anymore!!!!!!!!!! AHHHH.

I wish there were a few more SF ice-cream desserts! Popcorn is also a nice non-sweet snack - don't forget about that.

 

[EllieMaie]

It is a great thing you are doing to help your father.

I can not believe how many people feel it necessary to lecture on the carb counting and problems with sugar free desserts. It was a simple question looking for advice. Lighten up!

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

I think people were trying to explain what being a daibetic means when it comes to desserts and sugar free options. It was meant to assist her.

 

[buzz5985]

Okay now we know how you feel. with that said....
Do you know any good sugar-free choices?

I think the point being - you don't need to limit yourself to SF choices. My 76 DF is diabetic. He doesn't eat SF anything. It's artificial. He eats whole foods, and then occasionaly will splurge on a small cup of ice cream, or whatever suits his fancy.

 

[wdw1972]

I think people were trying to explain what being a daibetic means when it comes to desserts and sugar free options. It was meant to assist her.

Exactly - people who KNOW about diabetes were trying to warn her that SF items aren't necessarily what her dad should be eating. The first person who very politely tried to tell her was treated rudely by the original poster. I'm not sure why anyone else even bothered. You've got expert advice being offered, but it can't penetrate her thick skull since she obviously knows her dad needs a bunch of SF snacks & desserts during the trip. Others expressed concern about her running his diet & mentioned his dietary needs will likely be very different than at home due to all the walking. But gain, it fell on deaf ears. Sometimes it's better to just not offer a reply, when the person only wants to hear what she thinks she already knows

 

[BCV23]

It is a great thing you are doing to help your father.

I can not believe how many people feel it necessary to lecture on the carb counting and problems with sugar free desserts. It was a simple question looking for advice. Lighten up!

I suspect you're not diabetic nor have anyone close to you who is. It's not something about which someone should "lighten up." And managing it at WDW can be a real challenge. Every other poster has done their best to give good advice that might help the OP's father.

I think we all agree that it is great of her to be concerned. That's why we all tried to help with our experiences.