The bestselling guide to carb counting from the American Diabetes Association is now better and more comprehensive than ever! If you are managing type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you need to know your carbs—what they are, which foods contain them, how many you're eating, and how to match them to your medication. This new edition of the bestselling guide from the American Diabetes Association is here to help. The completely revised Complete Guide to Carb Counting, 4th edition, from the nutrition experts at the American Diabetes Association, provides you with the knowledge and the tools to put carbohydrate counting into practice. Updated from top to bottom to include the latest science on meal planning, low-carbohydrate diets, and evidence-based nutrition advice, this edition also introduces and explains carb counting concepts as you'll need them in your diabetes care plan. Inside, you'll learn: Why carb counting helps you manage your blood sugarThe amount of carb to eatHow to count the carbohydrates in mealsHow to count carbs using food labels, restaurant menus, and your eyes, tooMuch more!This is THE meal planning system every carb-counting person with diabetes needs to manage their blood glucose, now updated and more comprehensive than ever.
The American Diabetes Association—the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy—has completely revised this comprehensive home reference to provide all the information a person needs to live an active, healthy life with diabetes. Now in its fifth edition, this extensive resource contains information on the best self-care techniques and the latest medical advances. For people with diabetes, this extraordinary guide will answer any question. Topics include the latest on self-care for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes; new types of insulin and medications; strategies for avoiding diabetes complications; expanded sections on meal planning and nutrition; and tips on working with the health care system and insurance providers.