Dining with diabetes

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

Sorry all, didn't want to start an argument.

a) he has it under control because we recognize and understand how the carbs work, fibre, sugars, etc.
b) was trying to be generic without getting into all the details, but yes he will indulge in Mickey waffles, but would rather have the low sugar/ sugar free syrup.
c) he doesn't sacrifice health for 'diet' which many diet items are worse than their original
d) with all the walking all day, he is buring energy and can handle based on what his diabetic team says, various indulgences

the biggest concern was whether he should notify that he is diabetic, or if he can deal with it at each restaurant as he sees fit. He would rather do it that way, as what they suggest may not be something he enjoys, he doesn't want to have a whole diet structured in any way, he wants to order and eat what he wants what he can based on his choices for the day, and choose to either swap out dessert for salad or fruit if need be. We just didn't want a situation where they say "oh it's not noted so you can't swap out the listed desserts "

So after discussion, he is going with the above. will not specify on the dining adr's or his 'account' or reservation. Just when needed he will state simply "I am diabetic and will be able to partake in the dessert that is included, would there be a fruit option available or a salad appetiser in lieu"

Thank you all! Sorry this turned ....

 

[danikoski]

My mom is diabetic and we've never really had an issue with food.

BOG has an amazing sugar free lemon raspberry cream puff that is sugar free. My mom is sensitive to malitol, but this was fine for her.

According to my mom, Disney's sugar free syrup isn't the best. My mom wanted Mickey Waffles too. We were staying at WL and Roaring Fork has waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. The great thing about the strawberries is they are whole strawberries, lightly sweetened (like maybe not even sweetened). No super sweet syrup. So, we got her strawberry Mickey Waffles with no whipped cream, and she was fine, although we both would get the kids meal (we weren't on the dining plan) because three waffles were a bit much.

We even did the Wishes dessert party, and besides the cheese, crackers, and fruit, they brought her a really amazing rasberry sorbet. Like a huge bowl of it, so I helped her eat it. I also sampled the desserts and she picked one or two to try. It worked out really well.

We also did the Grand Floridian tea, and for that, we didn't ask for any substations. We could have, but she wanted to try the little desserts. For dinner that night, we both had salads. We split a lot of meals too because we both didn't need French fries. While in the parks, we'd stop and snack about every two hours and she did have to stick to pretty tight meals. We'd grab fruit or cheese cups. She also carried a granola bar and some hard sugar candy on her. Making sure her blood sugar didn't drop due to us getting too busy in the park was probably the hardest thing to keep in mind. Finding decent food options wasn't that hard at all, but we also weren't on the DDP. However, Disney is really good about working with people with dietary needs, so it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Amelia :)]

My partner is diabetic, well controlled. He hated it when I tried to book him a diabetic meal on the plane and he would hate it if I added notes to our dining reservations. He knows what he can eat. He doesn't need to be singled out. He likes to have to dessert the same as everybody else. He may only have two bites of it sometimes, but he knows when he needs to stop. If your friend is well controlled just let him deal with it himself and don't worry.

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

My partner is diabetic, well controlled. He hated it when I tried to book him a diabetic meal on the plane and he would hate it if I added notes to our dining reservations. He knows what he can eat. He doesn't need to be singled out. He likes to have to dessert the same as everybody else. He may only have two bites of it sometimes, but he knows when he needs to stop. If your friend is well controlled just let him deal with it himself and don't worry.

Yes, well controlled. He asked me to ask here, just to see what others experienced Thanks!

 

[aalan]

Keep in mind that a trip to Wdw involves a great deal of walking. As a Type 1, I found I needed extra carbs, so i often split regular desserts with the wife without any huge bg spikes. I stay away from the sugar free stuff, they arent that great. No sugar added desserts were okay. Your friend should check bg's often to see how things are going.

 

[pooh2001]

I am also in the same boat
I do more veggies and fruits
Sometimes the Child's portion is better
They have veggies and fruit = plus a water bottle

 

[Liz Z]

I was just diagnosed with type 2 in March and had a Disney trip planned soon after.
I found most of the restaurants worked with me when i needed to swap certain things out for a salad, cheese or double veggies. I watched the starches but still indulged in a mickey bar.

Now my adult daughter and i are going again for Christmas and we're going for the DXDP. We normally go for a nice breakfast and dinner. We want to do a couple of Specialty restaurants thrown in. Yachtsman and Homecoming
I'm still struggling with what i can eat but have watched my portions and try to have more protein and fiber. It's been quite challenging.

We'd like to go to the dessert party but i know i would be very limited(not sure if it would be worth it) as to what i could have. Does anyone know if i could ask for a lower carb dessert? And would i just ask when we get there or does this have to be pre arranged?.

Any help would be greatly appreciated


Liz

 

[Sadie22]

Type 2 diabetes is not simply managed with diet by everyone. It is not simply a manner of managing carbohydrate intake as individuals metabolize food differently. What medication and how much medication is taken is due to a number of factors. Well-meaning people offer the wrong kinds of foods all the time, believing that they are helping. Someone else putting this diagnosis into Disney's database without the request of the patient diagnosed with diabetes is absolutely violating their privacy and may cause potential problems.