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What is 15 grams of sugar equal to?
If you are carb counting, one carb does equal 15 grams. Carb counting is something that those with diabetes often do.
What are risks associated with excessive carb intake?
Diabetes?
Can a diet of high carbohydrate and fat content lead to diabetes?
No, low carb diets do not cause diabetes. Low carb diets do the opposite. A low carbohydrate diet helps to treat diabetes.
what is a good carb counter with a good price?
There are downloadable apps on smartphones for carb counting that enables you to check the carbs that have been eaten wherever you are. If a smartphone or other portable app friendly device is not an option then there are many websites specifically for counting carbs, such as carb-counter.
How do you treat or cure diabetes?
There is no cure for Diabetes yet. However, diabetes can be treated. There are a couple different ways to treat diabetes, but the most common way is to count out your insulin-to-carb ratio, and inject yourself with the proper amount of lantus and humalog or novolog (insulin). Ask your local endocrinologist for how to specifically treat diabetes and how to count out your personal insulin-to-carb ratio.
what are some cookbooks for disbetics?
There are numerous diabetes cookbooks on the market including the Betty Crocker diabetes cookbook, The healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook and the Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies. The American Diabetes Association and the Mayo Clinic are also two great resources.
How long till you have a cure for type 2 diabetes?
there is a cure just really low carb!
Can low carb diabetic diets help manage diabetes?
Carbohydrates are eventually converted into glucose, a source of energy. A low carb diet may help your grandmother manage her diabetes. I recommend speaking with her doctor before you make any dietary changes.
Is there anything that makes diabetes worse or better?
Depends if your type 1 or 2. I hate type 2's. Pisses me off that they are even called Diabetic. But if your type 1 ( like me ) get some carb counting scales. Just put the food on, and it tells you how many carbs.
Where can I find more information on carbohydrate counting?
For general information on carbohydrate counting, visit http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/carb-counting/ for information from the American Diabetic Association. If you are concerned about the health effects of carbohydrate counting specifically to you, you can consult your physician.
Does having pre diabetes make you more likely to get gestational diabetes?
Yes, having a history of diabetes makes you more likely to develop gestational diabetes. It's best to maintain a diabetic diet (low carb, low sugar) during pregnancy, whether or not you are diagnosed with GD.
How many carbs are in the watermelon?
Watermelon would be considered a "good" carb. However, do not have too much fruit if you are counting carbohydrates.
