I'm diabetic and I would like to know if anyone has a recipe for SLIM FAST type powder that's diabetic friendly. The regular kind has too many carbs and too much sugar in it.
WalMart stores have a brand of meal replacement things (I don't know if they have the powder), that is specifically for diabetics. I'm not sure, but I think it is called Glucerna. You could call one of their pharmacy departments and ask if they have something like this.
06/10/2008
I have a vitamix and here's my breakfast: 1/4 C milk (I use soy) 1/4 C water 1 scant scoop protein powder (the kind that has VERY few carbs) 1 packet Splenda or whatever sweetener you want. I use flaboring like you use for coffee, or some fruit. Not alot though because fruit is carbs.
(I add 2 tbs steel cut oats if it's going to be a big physical day, lots of hard work. But you could probably use oatmeal in a regular blender)
In summer I add ice cubes and in winter I just let it run for a hot breakfast.
Just blend and enjoy.
This works for me and I've had diabetes for 38 years now. Any questions feel free to email me.
By Adele (Guest Post)
06/06/2008
Protein powder from health food stores often have far less sugar and carbs. A brand I know of that is sweetened with Stevia (a natural sweetener that does not spike insulin) is called VEGA, it is Vegan and should work for you. I am assuming by "Slim Fast" powder you mean a meal replacement powder and that is what VEGA is.