Diabetic Meal Ideas-Help!

[Ianuesane]

I have a 4 yo dcg who they found to be diabetic last summer. Such a sweetheart about it all, she handles everything so well(probably much better than I would!). I'm running out of ideas for her. The problem is mainly snacks. Seems so many of our snacks are carb-filled. I do measure out what she can have, then give her chicken or cheese sticks if she needs more of something.

All my lo-carb cookbooks don't seem to be geared towards children's tastes or they're things she's not too crazy about.
Anyone else dealing with diabetic children and have some suggestions? Thanks!!

 

[Resurgam]

My grand children seem to like sausages - I always take Coop ones when we visit as I can eat them too - they are expensive, but you get what you pay for - hard boiled eggs, proper cheese, not processed might be better - maybe try the mozzarella in liquid, as it is very mild. I slice mozzarella and interleave it with slices of tomato - watch out for the cherry tomatoes as they are high in sugar, and being bred for even higher carb content.

 

[NicoleC1971]

https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/snacks

I would also question whether she needs snacks as this is a modern invention. I've got 3 kids and always felt as if snack foods were a great way to sell junk food in places where small children hang out.
Is she very hungry or does she need them to maintain a normal blood sugar and not go too low?
She can grow and thrive on low carb foods eaten 3 times daily and it will make it easier to manager her insulin regime. I do think its unfair on her if you are giving snacks to any other kids so believe it is something that should be done as a family.