If you are hosting a party or special event with food and you know that diabetics will be in attendance there is no need to panic.
In fact cooking for diabetics doesn't have to be a chore, and it can include amounts of sugar.
Just make sure that you follow a few basic principles, and get hold of some special diabetic recipes if necessary to make their experience all the better.
People with diabetes are encouraged to spread their food intake throughout the day which means that if you are holding a special event, snacks will definitely be appropriate.
A good start is to provide fruits in their natural state.
Diabetics can eat biscuits such as rich tea and digestives.
It is also fine for them to eat low-fat yoghurt.
However, you can also be more adventurous.
Test out different diabetic recipes to see if you can make some nice party food that is suitable for their diet.
If you have a diabetic staying for a few days then you will want to make sure that you have suitable food for all meals of the day.
For breakfast this could include low-fat yoghurt, fruit and normal cereal with skimmed or semi-skimmed milk.
For main meals you should make sure that there are plenty of carbohydrates.
It may be possible to get a certain amount in stock and let your guest choose the right amount for them.
Variety is always a good thing to aim for, including foods of all different types that make up a balanced meal.
Catering for diabetics is not difficult and if you are in any doubt you can ask them what you should buy.
Just remember to provide plenty of sugar-free drinks on top of the foods.
These drinks and food are available in all supermarkets, and diabetic recipes are available for main meals.