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Salt Lake City, UT

I used to freeze grapes to have as a summer hot weather snack. Unfortunately, I eat too many of them to stay within my carb budget for snacks.

What are your favorite summer cool snacks?

July 8, 2017
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Members shared a wide variety of favorite summer snacks for managing blood sugar in hot weather, with watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew... Read more

Members shared a wide variety of favorite summer snacks for managing blood sugar in hot weather, with watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon emerging as popular choices, though some noted watermelon's sugar content is similar to grapes. Several members offered creative alternatives, including homemade fruit or vegetable smoothie popsicles, sugar-free fudge bars, pork rinds, protein smoothies with fresh berries, and frozen yogurt mixed with sugar-free cool whip. A recurring theme was finding balance by enjoying small portions of favorite treats in moderation, experimenting with lower-carb options like berries and cold vegetables, and giving yourself permission to enjoy an occasional indulgence without guilt.

A DiabetesTeam Member

I like apple pie and ice cream,but I know I can't have it.I am at peace with this disease however it doesn't mean I have to like it.

July 9, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

I bought some lolly/popsicle moulds and sticks so I can make homemade fruit/veggie smoothie ice lollies/popsicles, cold/refreshing/healthy and LUSH WHEN ITS HOT!

February 17, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

4 provitas, cucumber, 1/4 avo, or fat free yogurt,1 med fruit. Or 2 cup popcorn. Or 1 bran muffin.

November 14, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Squeeze a load of fresh oranges and grate the zest, mix with the the juice & make lollies/popsicles for hot weather, 1 overipe banana.+ 3/4pt of semi skimmed milk blitzed together = 1 fresh naturally sweet healthy thick banana milkshake, chilled blitzed vegetable smoothies, make vegetable juice lollies/popsicles, frozen banana milkshake makes healthy lollies/popsicles

June 1, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Grapes are very high sugar

May 31, 2023

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