Hi, just joined the group because I am looking for some help with my father's diet. He is 92 and has just been diagnosed with diabetes. I am a bit worried about him because obviously he is shielded first of all, but also because he tells me he is losing weight, and he was already thin. Up until lockdown, he was volunteering in his local hospital two days a week, visiting my sister most days and going to the allotment. Now he is sitting around, struggling to get motivated to do his beloved oil painting and reading of historical biographies. He's following the diet quite strictly. My father has never been anything other than svelte, but he's got thinner as he's got older, obviously he does less exercise than he did and he has always been a very small eater anyway - which is probably why he's managed to live so long (he never drank or smoked either). I asked him if he had discussed this issue with his doctor or a dietician and he told me they are useless and he has no interest in talking to them.
So my question is: what can he eat which will keep his weight stable but conform to diabetic diet rules? He tells me he mainly eats fruit and vegetables with a slice of wholemeal bread a day.
Thanks for any suggestions.
So my question is: what can he eat which will keep his weight stable but conform to diabetic diet rules? He tells me he mainly eats fruit and vegetables with a slice of wholemeal bread a day.
Thanks for any suggestions.