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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

My grandson is a very picky eater and tends to want less healthy snacks. How can I encourage him and his family to make healthy food choices?

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Do you have any advice on how to count carbohydrates at the Sugar Shack?

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Since most fruits are considerably higher in sugars/starches than most vegetables, why don’t more nutritionists recommend skipping the fruits in lieu of vegetables with a low glycemic index?

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Due to highs and intermittent ketones, my daughter has lost weight. Can you recommend foods with increased calories, but not extra carbohydrates?

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Have any studies been done on the relationship between blood glucose and the glycemic index? Is the “a carb is a carb” philosophy changing?

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Is it okay for my daughter to consume 80 grams of carbohydrates per meal? As vegetarians, we consume more carbohydrates than others.

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One doctor has said artificially sweetened tea is okay, while one has said sweeteners like aspartame are worse than sugar. What is your opinion?

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Can a child have mango or other fruit included in her diet?

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My teen had highs and moderate ketones from two pump failures. Would it have been okay to give her a snack when she asked for one?

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My granddaughter seems to be using too much insulin, cannot get a refill. Her doctor has said she uses too much insulin. I am trying to understand more about diabetes. Why does it matter how many carbohydrates she consumes if the insulin covers it?

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