21 Things You Need to Know About Diabetes and Nutrition. Stephanie A. Dunbar

      

      Director, Book Publishing, Abe Ogden; Managing Editor, Greg Guthrie; Acquisitions Editor, Victor Van Beuren; Editor, Lauren Wilson; Production Manager, Melissa Sprott; Composition, ADA; Cover Design, Jody Billert; Printer, Versa Press.

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      The suggestions and information contained in this publication are generally consistent with the Clinical Practice Recommendations and other policies of the American Diabetes Association, but they do not represent the policy or position of the Association or any of its boards or committees. Reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. However, the American Diabetes Association cannot ensure the safety or efficacy of any product or service described in this publication. Individuals are advised to consult a physician or other appropriate health care professional before undertaking any diet or exercise program or taking any medication referred to in this publication. Professionals must use and apply their own professional judgment, experience, and training and should not rely solely on the information contained in this publication before prescribing any diet, exercise, or medication. The American Diabetes Association—its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and members—assumes no responsibility or liability for personal or other injury, loss, or damage that may result from the suggestions or information in this publication.

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      DOI: 10.2337/9781580405140

       Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Dunbar, Stephanie. 21 things you need to know about diabetes and nutrition / by Stephanie Dunbar and Cassandra Verdi. pages cm Summary: “By using these healthy tips, this book will help the reader make the connection between healthy eating and managing diabetes”-- Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-58040-514-0 (pbk.) 1. Diabetes--Diet therapy. 2. Diabetics--Nutrition. 3. Diabetics--Health and hygiene. I. Verdi, Cassandra. II. Title. III. Title: Twenty-one things you need to know about diabetes and nutrition. RC662.D86 2013 616.4’620654--dc23 2013010805 eISBN: 978-1-58040-590-4

       Dedication

      For my parents—thank you for your love and support and for always being there for me.

       —Stephanie

      To my mom and dad—for their support, gentle guidance, and encouragement all of these years.

       —Cassie

Table of Contents

       Acknowledgments

       1 Eating with Diabetes

       2 Carbohydrate and Diabetes

       3 Best Carbohydrate Choices

       4 Protein

       5 Fats

       6 Meal-Planning Strategies

       7 Carbohydrate Counting

       8 Glycemic Index

       9 Sweets

       10 Artificial Sweeteners

       11 Beverages

       12 Alcohol

       13 Sodium

       14 Special Occasions

       15 Breakfast

       16 Snacks

       17 Eating Out and Quick Meals

       18 Reading Nutrition Labels

       19 Weight Loss

       20 Dietary Supplements

       21 Exercise

       Resources

Acknowledgments

      There are many people we’d like to thank for their contributions to this book. First, we’d like to recognize Abe Ogden for giving us this unique opportunity to answer the most commonly asked questions about nutrition and diabetes.

      A special thanks to Greg Guthrie. We greatly appreciate your patience, kindness, and guidance throughout the writing process. To Victor Van Beuren, for answering many questions along the way and for all of your moral support. To Kelly Rawlings—thank you for sharing your way with words during the writing process. Thanks to Lauren Wilson for doing a wonderful job with copyediting the book—you’ve been a joy to work with. We’d also like to thank Melissa Sprott for her hard work on the design and layout of this book.

      Many thanks to Sue Kirkman, Jane Chiang, and Bob Ratner for the opportunities you have provided and your encouragement and support to expand our work at the Association, including writing this book.

      We’d also like to recognize Alison Evert and Sue McLaughlin for their thorough review of this book. We are very grateful for your willingness to share your expert insight into the world of diabetes. A big thank you to Lyn Wheeler for your analysis of our recipes and, more importantly, for being a mentor and lending your time and expertise to advise on many of our projects.

      There are many dedicated Association volunteers and colleagues who have contributed to our work at the Association. In doing so you have touched our lives, made our work enjoyable, served as mentors, and become friends. Thanks to all of you.

      —Stephanie and Cassie

      It’s impossible not to mention and thank my husband, Jimmy Verdi.

      You bring so much joy to my life every day, and I am incredibly grateful for your constant encouragement to pursue my dreams.

      —Cassie

      Matthew, thank you for your enthusiasm and your help keeping the book a surprise for a really long time!

      —Mom

1: Eating with Diabetes

      There are many aspects to managing