How Much Carbohydrate Should I Be Eating in a Day?
This is not a simple question and the answer varies from person to person. It isn't necessarily important to know simply how much carb to eat in a day, but rather how that carb is distributed throughout the day in meals and snacks to keep blood glucose in a healthful range. Your healthcare team will work with you to determine the amount of carbohydrate allotted to a given meal or snack based on such things as:
Weight/height
When and how much physical activity you do
What medications you are taking for your diabetes, and when their action peaks
Weight goals
Age
Laboratory values like cholesterol, triglycerides, microalbumin (a measure of kidney function), and A1C
Personal preferences
Other medical issues
Cultural background and lifestyle
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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Diabetes and the Foods You Eat
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The foods you eat are made of three basic nutrients: carbohydrates, fat, and protein. All of these nutrients provide calories (energy) that allow your body cells to function properly.
Why do I need a meal plan?A balanced meal plan is important for everyone. If you have diabetes, eating properly balanced meals and snacks is even more important. Food is an important tool that you can use to control diabetes and stay healthy. Carbohydrate counting adds variety to your meals and still allows you to control your blood glucose. Ask a registered dietitian how carbohydrate counting can be incorporated into your lifestyle.
Eating a balanced meal plan can help you:
Control blood glucose (sugar) levels
Control cholesterol levels
Control blood pressure
Maintain a healthy weight or reduce your weight, if you are overweight
Prevent low blood glucose reactions
Reduce the risk of health problems caused by diabetes
How can I plan a balanced diet?You will need to plan the amount of foods that you eat with a registered dietitian or other qualified health care provider. Together, you can develop an eating plan that is right for you. This plan will be based on such factors as your:
Blood glucose levels
Cholesterol and triglyceride (a type of blood fat) levels
Blood pressure levels
Height
Weight
BMI (body mass index)
Age
Activity level
Amount and type of any medications you are taking
Do I have to count every bite?No. But you will need to be aware of what and how much you are eating and the right portions of foods. The number one goal of the meal plan is to control blood glucose levels with an even distribution of carbohydrates at meals and snacks.
Your health care provider can help you manage your blood glucose levels by referring you to a nutrition professional who can develop meal plans with you.
Here are some basic guidelines:
Follow the meal plan set with your health care provider.
Eat a variety of foods every day to get all the nutrients you need.
Eat only the amount of food in your meal plan. Eat about the same amount of food each day. Be aware of portion sizes.
Do not skip meals.
Eat meals and snacks at regular times every day. Distribute meals 4 to 5 hours apart, with snacks in between. If you are taking a diabetes medication, eat your meals and take your medication at the same times each day.
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The foods you eat are made of three basic nutrients: carbohydrates, fat, and protein. All of these nutrients provide calories (energy) that allow your body cells to function properly.
Why do I need a meal plan?A balanced meal plan is important for everyone. If you have diabetes, eating properly balanced meals and snacks is even more important. Food is an important tool that you can use to control diabetes and stay healthy. Carbohydrate counting adds variety to your meals and still allows you to control your blood glucose. Ask a registered dietitian how carbohydrate counting can be incorporated into your lifestyle.
Eating a balanced meal plan can help you:
Control blood glucose (sugar) levels
Control cholesterol levels
Control blood pressure
Maintain a healthy weight or reduce your weight, if you are overweight
Prevent low blood glucose reactions
Reduce the risk of health problems caused by diabetes
How can I plan a balanced diet?You will need to plan the amount of foods that you eat with a registered dietitian or other qualified health care provider. Together, you can develop an eating plan that is right for you. This plan will be based on such factors as your:
Blood glucose levels
Cholesterol and triglyceride (a type of blood fat) levels
Blood pressure levels
Height
Weight
BMI (body mass index)
Age
Activity level
Amount and type of any medications you are taking
Do I have to count every bite?No. But you will need to be aware of what and how much you are eating and the right portions of foods. The number one goal of the meal plan is to control blood glucose levels with an even distribution of carbohydrates at meals and snacks.
Your health care provider can help you manage your blood glucose levels by referring you to a nutrition professional who can develop meal plans with you.
Here are some basic guidelines:
Follow the meal plan set with your health care provider.
Eat a variety of foods every day to get all the nutrients you need.
Eat only the amount of food in your meal plan. Eat about the same amount of food each day. Be aware of portion sizes.
Do not skip meals.
Eat meals and snacks at regular times every day. Distribute meals 4 to 5 hours apart, with snacks in between. If you are taking a diabetes medication, eat your meals and take your medication at the same times each day.
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