What to eat/drink at wedding

Well, from my point of view, there are a couple of things to take into account.

Firstly, will eating carbs affect your enjoyment? It would mine. High blood glucose tends to make me lethargic and sleepy. Not things I would want happening on an important day. Yawning and wanting to sit down all the time could wreck things. Although zoning out during the speeches might have obvious benefits.

Secondly, there is the social side of things. I would not like to turn up to a catered formal function with a small tupperware pot of my own packed food. But I imagine that there are people with severe food allergies who find this a necessity. So I am never going to say NEVER, and I am not going to criticise people who do. Mind you, if I ever needed to, I think I would have the courtesy of contacting my hosts first and explaining.

My current policy (low carb and gluten free) is that I will moderate the carbs, which usually means leaving most of them. While I will ABSOLUTELY avoid the gluten. Either I can do that on the hoof, or if a GF option was available I would have arranged that beforehand.

Brunneria said:

Well, from my point of view, there are a couple of things to take into account.

Firstly, will eating carbs affect your enjoyment? It would mine. High blood glucose tends to make me lethargic and sleepy. Not things I would want happening on an important day. Yawning and wanting to sit down all the time could wreck things. Although zoning out during the speeches might have obvious benefits.

Secondly, there is the social side of things. I would not like to turn up to a catered formal function with a small tupperware pot of my own packed food. But I imagine that there are people with severe food allergies who find this a necessity. So I am never going to say NEVER, and I am not going to criticise people who do. Mind you, if I ever needed to, I think I would have the courtesy of contacting my hosts first and explaining.

My current policy (low carb and gluten free) is that I will moderate the carbs, which usually means leaving most of them. While I will ABSOLUTELY avoid the gluten. Either I can do that on the hoof, or if a GF option was available I would have arranged that beforehand.

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I think having a severe allergy to certain foods which could kill them is a bit different. A few carbs more than we normally eat for one day is not going to kill us so we should not take our own food to a function . If eating a few more carbs than usual is really going to make them feel ill then they would just avoid them but most I think can eat them for once without feeling ill

I don't believe you followed the entire point ... if you don't wish to take chances without knowing the knock on effect, then you don't. Period.

Pinkorchid said:

I think having a severe allergy to certain foods which could kill them is a bit different. A few carbs more than we normally eat for one day is not going to kill us so we should not take our own food to a function . If eating a few more carbs than usual is really going to make them feel ill then they would just avoid them but most I think can eat them for once without feeling ill

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There is an old saying that 'one swallow doesn't make a summer. ...... I make an analogy of this which probably fits for the vast number of 'T2s' with no other issues.

A bit of porkpie and wedding cake won't make a complication....

For goodness (and sanity) sake just enjoy the day like any other 'normal' person!

"Enjoying the day" just might happen to include an observance of what you know might lay you low or not feeling well. That's how little it might take for some, so take that into account before the one situation fits all argument. It doesn't

I assumed the hosts would be informed if you take a bit of food, as a courtesy. Also, like smoking, you can give yourself a snack without doing it in front of everyone.

Mike D said:

"Enjoying the day" just might happen to include an observance of what you know might lay you low or not feeling well. That's how little it might take for some, so take that into account before the one situation fits all argument. It doesn't

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I think people will know if eating something they don't normally do will make them feel unwell so they don't eat it for those of us who are not affected like that then it is one day at a function and will not do any long term harm

Mike D said:

I don't believe you followed the entire point ... if you don't wish to take chances without knowing the knock on effect, then you don't. Period.

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I couldn't agree more!
And as @Brunneria said, carbs make me feel ill, for days. I have food intolerances, not allergies that make me feel the same way and bloat and cramp. Not my idea of enjoyment. Nor something I like
Being served food that I don't know what's in it makes me anxious and nervous. Again, not enjoyment

When I have brought food I don't pull out my Tupperware and eat with everyone else. I leave it in the car and slip out or quietly go somewhere else to eat it. I don't bring a lavish meal, just something to get me through

At my daughters wedding, it was all about my daughter and her day. Not my food. So if I had to fast no problem. It was a buffet and everyone was moving about so nobody would have noticed if I didn't eat. If it were a sit down meal I would have excused myself to use the restroom. And everyone at my table would have known why.

I love food, I despise being this way but long before diabetes foods made me feel very unwell. I took years to find the culprits and I actually quite enjoy a happy tummy and bs to follow. I don't think it's disgraceful to bring your own foods if you have health issues in the least. If you don't, then have at it!!

PattiT said:

I'm going to a wedding soon and it is going to be a very long day. There will be buffet food at the reception and I'm expecting lots of sandwiches, pork pies, sausage rolls, quiche and so on that of course I can't eat because of the carbs.
I'm hoping there will be plenty of fresh salads, chicken and cheese - any advice on what else I can eat?

Also, what to drink? I am teetotal (because of my dodgy liver) and usually drink tea, coffee and water. Can you suggest any low sugar/low carb soft drinks that will be a refreshing treat without the bloat?

Can't say I'm looking forward to the day but can't get out of it

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How often does one gets invited to a wedding? You can count the number of times with your fingers. Not many. I personally would not be too strict with my diabetic diet, just be mindful what you put in your mouth. If certain food spikes you then don't eat it. Eat according to your meter and that is why it is important to test your blood sugar. Enjoy the wedding and have fun.

The question the poster asked was what foods would be ok to eat / drink given that she wanted to avoid high intake of carbs
I think advice for her to just ignore her chosen diet and eat anything misses the point and is therefore somewhat disrespectful

Take some pepperone sticks in your purse or sunflower seeds , drink water.