I am on oral medicine.
For me eating less oily does the trick. I am not too much into portion control.

For example i can have a whole subway sandwich with with no cheese and it works for me.
Depend son how your body reacts.

When I go to a dinner party, I don't eat any potatoes, pasta, rice or bread products. I eat veggies and proteins, and if available, some fruit for dessert. I have a cup of coffee or tea, or iced tea. I eat salad, too, if possible. I usually end up just fine with my numbers if I stay away from the carbs, gravies and sauces.

as they have mention watch what you eat and learn to make substitutions in choosing

You can always offer to bring something to help out then you know there will be at least one thing you can have.. Also (and I know it's not always an easy conversation) but you can mention to the person upon the invite that you are diabetic and please don't be offended if I don't partake in all that you offer. They might then ask what can you have and then you can have input on ideas of what to serve.

I've been type 2 for over 20 years and my family still serves terrible things.. So I have to pick and choose what and how much to eat very carefully and yes I do sometimes give myself a bit more insulin on those occasions (a very bad thing to get in the habit of tho).. I usually take my own beverage so I know there's something I can drink there too.. I know your dinner party has already happened but this is good stuff for in the future too.. Be mindful of what you eat and you will be ok. And if there's really nothing diabetic friendly there then don't be afraid to apologize but not eat..

Enjoy it, I went to a buffet type dinner and I ate everything. But I kept it within moderation. Worrying about it will make it worse for me. Be careful with the desserts and higher carb dishes. I just took a spoonful of those making it look that I was eating a lot but in reality, I was not. I drank a lot of water too. Even had a glass of wine.

We're doing an early celebration at my mom's tomorrow... It was the only time we could all get together between work and travel schedules.. But my mom refused to cook the traditional dinner until Dec. 25th so we are ordering pizza... Yes I know a TERRIBLE idea, but it's what my sister wants, and she always gets what she wants.. So I'm planning on taking my own salad over so that I can maybe just have one or one half of a piece of pizza and it will be topped with loads of veggies, easy sauce, easy cheese thin crust. Of course I'll take my unsweet tea too.. :) Gotta do the best you can for yourself. Those that love you will understand.