D-I-Y protein shakes

[Riley Blue]

O/H is insulin dependant T2 diabetic, has a hiatus hernia and diverticulitis which combined make eating a healthy diet very difficult.

She has been advised to increase her protein intake but often does't feel like eating so I'm hunting around for something nutritious she can sip throughout the day when she feels like it.

The only NHS information offered hasn't been targeted at her specific needs so any suggestions for something I can whizz-up without seriously impacting her glucose levels?

[danb79]

Riley Blue said:

O/H is insulin dependant T2 diabetic, has a hiatus hernia and diverticulitis which combined make eating a healthy diet very difficult.

She has been advised to increase her protein intake but often does't feel like eating so I'm hunting around for something nutritious she can sip throughout the day when she feels like it.

The only NHS information offered hasn't been targeted at her specific needs so any suggestions for something I can whizz-up without seriously impacting her glucose levels?

Hope this helps: https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/protein...

Something I've shared with my Dad as due to his cancer treatment, he's now diabetic

[Xerstead]

There are plenty of pre-made options out there, but you'll need to be carefull with the non-sugar carbohydrates like maltodextrin which is worse than sugar for the glycemic response.
Flavoured blends often have artificial sweetners, which I'm not keen on, so I'll normally get a plain whey protein powder and mix with plain cocoa, and maybe peanut butter. Mixing with fruit juice could be an option, but thats normally very high in sugar.
The powders also mix well with yogurt.

Edited by Xerstead on Thursday 14th November 14:57

[JQ]

I can't help on the DIY front, but a colleague spent the last 6 months unable to eat solids. He was prescribed https://uk.yfood.com/ and said it was actually fine, he got used to drinking them and they contained everything he needed. Might be worth a look.

[Riley Blue]

Thanks, all helpful ideas. I've found a 'Big nutrition for Small Appetites' leaflet from our local ICB that give some useful suggestions for protein enriched shakes. All I have to do now is persuade my O/H they're good for her, she can be incredibly stubborn.

[Cheese on Toast with Worcestershire Sauce]

I use Bulk Powders Unflavoured Whey. It has two ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate (MILK), Sunflower Lecithin). I then add water, peanut butter, banana, berries and blend. You can obviously adjust this to your wife's dietary requirements. I use unflavoured to avoid the artificial sweeteners and other rubbish in the flavoured versions.