When counting carbs is difficult.

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Terri,

You don't have to be a math wiz to manage diabetes! If you're not big on

counting every carb, you'll still need to find those foods and portion sizes

that work for you. The ultimate key is how are the blood sugar readings 2-3

hours after eating, and how is the body weight? If either or both of these run

high or above the norm, then you'll need to cut back.

It might be helpful to understand one basic number. When we refer to a serving

of carbohydrates, this is something in the range of 15 grams. Just remember

this 15 number. That's a serving size. So, when you read (or someone reads for

you) a particular food's nutritional information, and it says serving size is

such and such, and then it says 25 grams of carbohydrate, you'll know this is

more than 1 serving of carbohydrate, no matter what the label indicates is the

serving.

If you are of normal weight, are in good health, and your blood sugars are

fairly close to normal (I think you're telling us you are off meds and are

pretty well controlled), then you should be able to enjoy 1 or even 2 servings

of carbs per meal. How much carbohydrate you can handle is really something

only you can determine. Trial and error, or simply, experimentation, will show

you what works, and what doesn't.

Keep asking questions if you're still unsure.

Dave

A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. (Proverbs

16:23)

Re: Legal cheating

Ken,

Are the 225 g of carbs plus the almost certain snack carbs not mentioned

daily allowing you to meet your post meal and a1c number goals?

If you would, can you share what a post meal number is after a 75 g carb

intake, and if you please also your a1c number?

While at it, what number goals do you think based on current diabetic group

guidelines and research will help minimize complication risk for you?

XB

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