@deme17z I'm reading this thread this morning, and I saw the comment, "you know my son tells me to leave him alone or let him eat what he wants." I'm reading a book "Diet for the Mind - the Latest Science on what to eat to prevent Alzheimer's and Cognitive Decline - by Dr. Martha Clare Morris, where's there's a section on Brainless Food. My husband isn't diabetic but a lot in this book applies to both Cognitive Decline and Diabetes. I agree with you, watching what our husband's eat is paramount. At least knowing the good with the not so good when meal planning. Since my husband's cognitive decline, I've tried to step up the vegetables and the fruits, less red meat, lean protein, a lot of roasted vegetables, and limited fried foods (he loves flash-fried fish and chips). So I watch the oils I use, try to focus on healthy ones, etc.
My husband loves sweets too, but I'm trying to moderate that too for a better brain-enhancing lifestyle (she talks about in the book). I find with my husband keeping his plate interesting, with foods that have flavor but limited salt, (why I roast a lot of vegetables, sweet potatoes, etc.) seems to help in his wanting to eat what I'm serving. Best, Karla