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Diabetic food - Russ (17th Jun 2025 - 20:56:46) We have a diabetic relative coming for the weekend. Tried to get some sugar free supplies in sainsburys no go ask an assistant she said sorry no we don’t have a diabetic section. She her husband was diabetic and she had the same problem. They have gluten free and vegetarian and all that sort of stuff but nothing sugar free. Think sainsburys are missing a trick. Anyone had this problem is there anywhere that sells diabetic products.

Re: Diabetic food - Joe (18th Jun 2025 - 08:27:33) Simple Russ just buy fresh food - meat and leafy veg has no sugars in them. Buying “ diabetic “ products are a waste of money because they contain chemicals to make them taste better. Also if you google “ sugar free food” a lot will come up. Problem is you might buy a product the person does not like.

Re: Diabetic food - Susie (18th Jun 2025 - 09:12:51) Russ Specialiity food aimed at diabetes fizzled out a while back because its expensive and not necessary. Try this link, lots of meal ideas suitable for diabetes patient,or anyone looking for healthy meals and snacks. realfood.tesco.com/diabetes-recipes

Re: Diabetic food - Russ (18th Jun 2025 - 09:53:50) Thanks for the feedback. We have stuff meat and veg we grow are own veg . Just thought we could have a weekend off cooking and relax with our relatives it just seems odd that there is everything under the sun for all tastes and allergies but nothing for diabetics . In this age when we are being told to cut down on sugar it seems odd that there is no sugar free products on sale in supermarkets.

Re: Diabetic food - Susie (18th Jun 2025 - 10:33:52) Russ There's sugar free products in all supermarkets you only have to read the nutritional values now included on packaging. Eg, drinks with a label "zero", and so on. Both sugar free and low salt are readily available in all supermarkets. But when entertaining anyone with specific dietary needs perhaps they could bring something along....as most people do these days,its a small contribution because it's acceptable and that you probably aren't running a DB&B.

Re: Diabetic food - Joe (18th Jun 2025 - 11:06:47) Problem is with sugar free products they all contain a chemical sugar substitute which is bad for the body and tastes synthetic. Why not just ask the person? I know plenty of people with diabetes who have a medication which allows them to eat a normal diet.

Re: Diabetic food - Russ (18th Jun 2025 - 11:43:12) Sorry guys but we are not new to diabetes. The person coming is my wife’s brother in law he’s been a diabetic for many years he has all the necessary stuff and is monitored regularly. We have holidayed together for many years. We used to get apple pie from the Blackmore apple shop they specialised in diabetic pies. As for sainsburys as said asked about it and the lady said no because she has a diabetic husband and she can’t buy anything in sainsburys I spent a lot of time going through the free from products none was sugar free. Never mind it was only a thought for the weekend . We have no problems with food it’s just an observation.

Re: Diabetic food - paul (18th Jun 2025 - 12:33:27) Hi Russ, I have been a diabetic for 25 years, and do not buy diabetic meals from main stores. I think you will find they died out in the 90's onwards. Now from your doctor, or dietician, they will give advice on foods to eat, with this disease. Myself, I have good diabetic control, and blood sugars levels. Eating fresh vegetables, and fruit is good. Foods low in sugar, salt, and saturated fats also. Check labels, worth it. I find as a diabetic you can eat most of foods readily available in shops, with the provisions mentioned.

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