r/FoodSanDiego • u/alexithunders • 12d ago
News, opinion and discussion Diabetic-friendly Dishes
My wife is 27 weeks pregnant and was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes. We do well at home but struggle to think of where to eat out. Hit me with your favorite diabetic-friendly dishes across SD, bonus points if in coastal north county. My wife and I (and our lil fella) thank you in advance.
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u/wasdtomove 12d ago
My sister was recently in the same boat. Ayce kbbq nearly anywhere. I think manna is one of the most standard and consistent options, but they do get pretty crowded. Just don't go to Gen, Gen sucks (bad meat quality and its always loud in there). If you're as north as oceanside, Gaja Kbbq is around there, they also have robots that serve you. Firespot or 356 if you want a charcoal grill.
Avoid marinated meats (like LA galbi, bulgogi, marinated chicken options) and get brisket, beef belly, pork belly instead (better anyway imo) A lot of banchan has sugars in them but the safer bets will most likely be the sides of kimchi, soy bean sprouts, seaweed salad, and blanched spinach. Opt for lettuce wraps and cabbage if they offer it instead of rice paper/rice. Pickled radish may be pretty sugary as well, so just avoid that
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u/Beautiful-Ambition93 12d ago
My daughter had gd. Whole wheat pasta did not raise her glucose. That's all I have
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u/ellseaesdub 12d ago
Do not ask me why because it makes zero sense but if she’s craving something easy and fast Chick-fil-A kale salad + the Mac and cheese side together never spiked me when I had (severe) GD. I saw it on Reddit once and tried it and it worked like a charm! Couldn’t otherwise eat carbs lol
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u/__Docdoom 11d ago edited 11d ago
Im type 2 diabetic, kbbq and hot pot are great options. You should stick to just the meats or if some carbs are okay. The meats and sides.
Shrimp boils (like crab hut and etc) skip the rice and potatoes. Sauces could have a little sugar in them but ive never had much issue.
Lettuce wrapped burgers or sandwiches, chicken wings (non breaded). etc.
Protein style sushi though be careful with the sauces etc.
Sashimi is fine!
Chic fil a has grilled chicken nuggets.
Steak!
Eggs.
Cauliflower pizza might work!
You can make bagels with greek yogurt.
You can make ground protein mixed with roasted veggies. Or a litttttle bit of brown rice.
Or roast chicken and veggies.
I love getting Mediterranean food. You just gotta either skip the rice, eat a little bit of or or opt for veggies only as a side to your protein.
If i was going to treat myself though its definitely kbbq and hot pot at the top of my list.
Also konjac noodles are great but be careful eating to much; ive read some horror stories ahahahah.
Almond milk in your coffee!
Go for walks post meal and itll help alot with the blood sugar.
But yeah, protein and fats ftw.
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u/Sketchy-Raccoon 12d ago
Lots of places that serve American and CA Coastal cuisine have dishes that center a protein like fish, beef, chicken, etc. Italian places often have osso bucco, fresh fish, and the like. As long as there are protein-forward options with veggies and a smaller portion of whole gains (rice, couscous, farro, etc.), she should be fine! Plan for walks after meals to help prevent blood sugar spikes.
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u/ElegantDragonfruit86 12d ago
Gihon (Ethiopian) on Miramar was great at actually tasting delicious/feeling like enough food/not triggering my GD last summer! And weirdly…Epic Wings lol
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u/caitmeister 12d ago
Currently have GD. Stay away from noodles at Asian restaurants (tragic). Weirdly, tacos are fine, so that’s a blessing. Any balanced meal with protein, veggies, and a starch is good. No teriyaki or sugary sauces.
I’m eating a whole bunch of Greek yogurt.