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1. Carb Counting 101 Presented by Liberty Medical Measuring your carbohydrate intake, or “carb counting,” is a meal planning tool that many people with diabetes use to help control blood glucose (sugar). Discuss your nutritional goals with your health care provider to determine how certain foods and beverages may fit into your overall diet plan. 1-877-793-5199

2. What are carbohydrates? They are your body’s main source of fuel and energy. Since the carbohydrates you eat turn to glucose in the body, it’s important to pay attention to the amount of carbohydrates in your diet. Discuss your nutritional goals with your health care provider to determine how certain foods and beverages may fit into your overall diet plan. 1-877-793-5199

3. Higher post-meal blood sugar More carbs = Exercise, medications and other factors can also affect blood sugar. Work with your health care provider to set a maximum amount of carbs to eat (per meal or per day) to help keep your blood sugar level on target. Discuss your nutritional goals with your health care provider to determine how certain foods and beverages may fit into your overall diet plan. 1-877-793-5199

5. Discuss your nutritional goals with your health care provider to determine how certain foods and beverages may fit into your overall diet plan. If you’ll be eating a portion that is more than one serving, adjust the nutrition numbers accordingly. When the serving size listed is 1/2 cup and and your portion is double that (1 cup) , the total carbohydrates are 30 g. 1 cup = 2 servings = = 30 grams of carbohydrate 1-877-793-5199

6. How do I know how many carbs I’m eating? Look at the grams of total carbohydrate (which includes sugar, starch and fiber). Then add up the total carbs for the entire meal. Here’s a sample breakfast: If your recommended limit is 60 g per meal, you’ve stayed within the guidelines with this breakfast. If your limit is 45 g, you might consider skipping the blueberries or the milk, or eating half the amount of cereal. Discuss your nutritional goals with your health care provider to determine how certain foods and beverages may fit into your overall diet plan. 1-877-793-5199

7. Discuss your nutritional goals with your health care provider to determine how certain foods and beverages may fit into your overall diet plan. Here are some examples of foods with 15 grams of carbohydrate per portion: 1 small piece of fresh fruit (4 oz.) 1/2 cup of canned or frozen fruit 1 slice of bread (1 oz.) 1 (6-inch) tortilla 1/2 cup of oatmeal 1/3 cup of pasta or rice 1/4 of a large baked potato (3 oz.) 2/3 cup of plain fat-free yogurt 4 to 6 crackers 1/2 English muffin 1/2 cup of black beans or a starchy vegetable 2 small cookies 1/2 cup of ice cream or sherbet 1 Tbsp. of syrup, jam, jelly, sugar or honey 6 chicken nuggets 1 cup of soup 1-877-793-5199

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