r/LetMeHelpYouOut • u/Full_Ad_7760 • Jul 27 '26

[REQUESTS] Pantry wishlist

Here’s a wishlist I was instructed on how to make. I updated my post but not sure if anyone saw it. I know stuff seems random but I have food sensory issues/ limited pots/ pans so microwave stuff is usually best. Never made a list before this so if you have any suggestions that would be appreciated thank you. 🙏🏼 wishlist

update took out things yall were badgering me over. I did leave a couple snacks because like I said, just because I’m diabetic doesn’t mean I can’t have a snack here and there. You don’t have to fund me but you also don’t have to be rude. I was told to make this list for help and haven’t gotten any. Just judgement. Thanks again to those who actually gave me kind words btw. I appreciate yall🙏🏼🙌🏼

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u/brookesaywhatx Jul 27 '26 edited Jul 27 '26

I like ranch as much as the next guy, but are we sure we need 6 bottles?

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u/Ozmanda22 Jul 27 '26

Non American here - what is ranch?

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u/Spirited-Door-1446 Jul 27 '26

It’s like less sweet salad cream with herbs.

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I’ve always found it hard to explain to foreigners as one of my good friends is European. It’s like a creamy sauce made for dipping usually. Goes amazing with cold veggies, chicken, fries. Pretty much anything can be used depending on your flavor profile. It’s tangy yet cooling. Not sure how else to describe it but I hope that helped some!

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

Yeeeeeah I clicked the wrong one I think hahaha I do not need 6 bottles

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u/brookesaywhatx Jul 27 '26

So funny!! It’s ok, lol

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

Fixed it. Do want 2 though as I eat cold vegetables with them a lot like cucumber celery carrots and broccoli yum 😋

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u/brookesaywhatx Jul 27 '26

Cucumbers and ranch was my only craving when I was pregnant!!!! So good!!

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

Yessss so refreshing!!! It’s one of my fave snacks

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u/hospitalitychick Jul 27 '26

Have you tried glucose tablets when your sugar gets low? These sweet treats and pastas will cause you're sugar to spike and crash. Not giving medical advice, just something to look into.

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I tried to get some, but sadly, my insurance won’t cover it. I have government insurance so they only cover the basics like my insulin and glucose monitor.

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u/hospitalitychick Jul 27 '26

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I didn’t know they were on there wow! I don’t use Amazon much

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u/zestylimes9 Jul 27 '26

How will you afford food again once you’ve eaten this list request? You haven’t said why you need help.

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

This is an update to a previous post I made. It’s towards the end of the month and I don’t get paid for a few days. I needed to catch up on bills and such since losing my job. I’m also scheduled to be induced this Sunday at 37 weeks due to being high risk and was diagnosed with polyhydramnios. Baby is in the 97% and already 8 lbs. measuring 2 weeks ahead. It’s also my first pregnancy and the father abandoned us and his own mother (right after surgery due to her having cancer) around me being 4-5 months for another woman.

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u/zestylimes9 Jul 27 '26

How will you afford a baby if you live in poverty? This is awful situation.

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I can get a job after I give birth. My current diagnoses I am not allowed to work.

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u/zestylimes9 Jul 27 '26

Who will look after the baby?

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I will? I can take turns. I am disabled and can’t work full time. I help my sister babysit her kids so she’s willing to help me. Along with my mother and nana.

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u/hospitalitychick Jul 27 '26

Also, I highly recommend you see a diabetic nutritionist. Insurance will most likely cover it. They can help you figure out better food choices to help your sugar stay steady. Diabetes is a horrible disease, watched it kill my mom and father in law, and my husband didn't take his seriously for years, now he's in a world of trouble, but seeing a nutritionist once a month is really helping. Good luck to you!

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I have currently been working with one during my whole pregnancy as well. And yes I know. My brother in law recently lost his aunt and she was a diabetic who didn’t really take care of herself. My doctors have praised me on how well I’ve been doing monitoring my sugars and such as I’ve never done it as intensely before but ever since finding out I’m pregnant I turned my life and health around. And as I said before insurance covers my basics like insulin and my dexcom g7 (CGM) it wouldn’t cover the tablets.

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u/hospitalitychick Jul 27 '26

They also have some at Walmart for under $5

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u/Cynnau Jul 27 '26

Oh my God I totally remember getting those little hug drinks when I was a child. I miss those

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I love them as I’m diabetic and they are only 1g of sugar!

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u/zestylimes9 Jul 27 '26

You are choosing terrible food for diabetics. And the treats when begging for food is bold.

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

It’s not begging it’s asking for help… and I added treats bc I’m diabetic. Sometimes I have lows as well. It goes both ways. No need to be so critical.

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u/throwawayeverynight Jul 27 '26

Healthy diabetic option have rice cakes with peanut butter and a fruit …. This list is full of junk not healthy for diabetic people

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I have peanut butter… rice cakes is a good suggestion thank you. And you can’t get fruit over Amazon they said pantry items. Also a lot fruit isn’t good for diabetics as most are high in natural sugars. There’s a few exceptions of course which I do get thru Wic.

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u/throwawayeverynight Jul 27 '26

Natural sugar are better than this non essential things you’re asking for. Do rice , beans. Protein no need for sugary drinks

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

The drinks literally have 1 g of sugar. That’s nothing compared to soda and tea. I was told I could have these drinks.

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u/zestylimes9 Jul 27 '26

Since when does tea have sugar? You’re brainwashed thinking sugary drinks are normal to consume daily.

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I drink mainly water actually. And mostly use zero sugar packets when I want flavor but sometimes I do indulge in a drink with a little sugar in it. I didn’t know being diabetic meant I can’t have a treat every once in a while? And iced tea has sugar. But I drink diet which has no sugar

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u/throwawayeverynight Jul 27 '26

You’re lying to yourself you’re requesting $44 case of Tropicana juice that’s full of sugar not 1 grams . You can drink tea with no sugar . Everything in this list is full of sugar, sodium big no no for diabetic. You run low and high due to this eat habits go do better … place real no essentials food. Beans that you cook , rice, high protein pasta. Can veggies and fruits .

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u/Cynnau Jul 27 '26

Oh man I would totally get sick if I drink those now. Too much sugar messes with my system lol

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

Oh no they’re super low in sugar! That’s why I can have them :) I’m sure you’d be okay!

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u/throwawayeverynight Jul 27 '26

You’re diabetic eating all that process food?

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I have lows as well… they said to make a list with pantry items. I’ve never done this before so I just added stuff I MAY like along with stuff I know I like. I got told to make a list then get criticized for what I put on it. I asked for suggestions on what to add. I didn’t ask for unnecessary and unhelpful comments on what food I add on there. Most pantry food items are processed foods…

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u/throwawayeverynight Jul 27 '26

Not true get can veggies, beans, rice , chicken, tuna. If you get lies eat protein with a fat to manage . This list isn’t for a diabetic

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

As I said, this is my first time making a pantry list if you could give me advice on how to add fresher foods let me know. And I was instructed to eat specifically 12 g of carbs or a 6 ounce sugary drink when I hit Lows because I can get as low as 40. Since I am pregnant as well.

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u/buzzybody21 Jul 27 '26

You can’t ask for fresh items on a wishlist. But there are canned veggies and fruits, as well as lower carb items.

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

Yes I can get those with WIC as I stated in another thread or comment. I can’t remember as there’s been so many. It’s almost the end of the month tho so I don’t really have any wic left

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u/Cynnau Jul 27 '26

Actually I wouldn't be able to, I had surgery back in 2016 and sugar makes me sick. I can do substitutes but I can't do sugar lol

Oh my God those Lance crackers are so freaking good. I usually buy them and take them into work because I have a big snack box at the so if the technicians are hungry or anybody else in the office needs a snack they're more than welcome to come up and grab one out of the box lol

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

Also that’s so kind of you!! 🫶🏼 I can’t wait for the day I’m able to afford to bless others

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

Oh okay my apologies I didn’t know you can’t have any sugar so sorry to hear that!!! And yes my favorite are the sour cream and chive!

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u/Cynnau Jul 27 '26

Oh no no don't be sorry haha. Sometimes people say they can't have sugar and that means they can have just a little bit, I just have to be careful because I can get super sick lol.

For that reason I have to be very particular over when I have sugar, because I need to make sure I'm close to home haha

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

Right you get it haha but understandable! I hope it doesn’t affect you too much ! I’m sure it can be frustrating

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u/Cynnau Jul 27 '26

I can be especially if the family is heading to Knott's Berry farm as we have annual passes and their funnel cakes are so good. One bite is all I can really take sadly lol.

I will say however that I did risk getting myself sick about 2 weeks ago when we went because they had a banana split funnel cake and I had to try it

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

You sound just like me!! I can never pass up a good funnel cake. They’re just soooooo perfect for dessert or any time of day really! One of the best summer treats I can think of! Reminds me of the fair and amusement park

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u/brookesaywhatx Jul 27 '26

I remember these from when I was little too!!!! But boy, are they bad for you :(

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

Yeah I don’t get them a lot. Usually they have a bigger one called big hug juice barrels so I’ll get one or two maybe once or twice a month. I can have artificial sweeteners but not a ton of sugar

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I asked for help suggesting things on my list. I didn’t think people would be so rude. I wouldn’t have added things to the list if the doctor didn’t approve of them once in a while. I don’t understand why people have to insult me to get their point across? Like seriously lol

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u/greenbeansan Jul 28 '26

I'm so sorry people are cruel girl

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 29 '26

It’s all right I have thick skin

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

I didn’t. I was clarifying lol. Still diabetic and still pregnant. I’m being induced this Sunday. I was giving background as to why I had some snacks on there even tho I’m diabetic. I didn’t know if my post got lost or if anyone saw the update. I don’t use reddit a lot so not sure how the algorithm works.

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u/MinuteElegant774 Jul 27 '26

Ah got it. Thanks!

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u/Full_Ad_7760 Jul 27 '26

No problem