The number of people watching their sugar intake and dealing with diabetes has expanded considerably during the past few years. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2024 some 38.4 million people in the US have diabetes. That's 11.6 percent of the population. Some 97.6 million people aged 18 or older--about 38 percent of the US adult population--have prediabetes. Some 27.2 million people aged 65 or older--48.8 percent, or about half of older adults--have prediabetes. The numbers are staggering. Unfortunately, my husband is one of those recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In his case, age and heredity aren't on his side. So I need to do everything I can to help him manage his diet (and get him to exercise, but that's another issue...). I'm posting some of the recipes that I'm feeding him (and that I'm eating, too!) in the hope that the recipes and meals will benefit others who have to manage their diabetes, deal with prediabetes, or want to improve their eating and nutrition.
I am constantly astonished when I survey the various social media and internet sites and see recipes for "decadent," "indulgent," and "super rich" meals. Really? Do you want food to lead to your decay (which is the root for decadent). We can no longer eat that way (and never really did in my house). Many Internet and social media sites offer nutritious and good recipes, but others promote weird diets and offer bogus information. Advertisements abound for ultra-processed foods that are parading themselves as "healthy" (don't eat those granola bars!). So, as well as recipes for what we are eating--which generally are simple and not too weird--I decided to post, occasionally, some of the information related to cooking and eating that have been helpful to us. Much of the information comes from what I view as "reputable" sources--Mayo and Cleveland Clinics, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and the CDC, for example--and some of the information is simply from our personal experience. Your experience may be different. And, of course, your best source of information is your doctor and medical professionals. So, this is a long explanation, but why I've started posting more "diabetic friendly" and low-sugar recipes. Enjoy!
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