Diabetes & Carb Counting for Dummies - Paperback

by Sherri Shafer (Author)

Count on this book to help you count carbs and live a healthy lifestyle with diabetes

The person with diabetes is at the center of their own care. They make the day-to-day decisions about what to eat, when to exercise, and how to use the data they get from blood glucose monitoring devices. In order to be successful, it is critically important to make those decisions based on sound advice from their healthcare team, diabetes experts, and reputable resources. Carbs and glucose levels go hand in hand when managing all forms of diabetes. Diabetes & Carb Counting For Dummies teaches you all about carbs and overall healthy nutrition so that you can make informed decisions about what to eat and how much. Get up-to-date guidance to improve your health and live the life you want. This updated edition covers the latest dietary guidelines and standards, so you'll be on track with the best that science has to offer in diabetes management. You'll also get tips on exercise, interpreting blood glucose and A1C results, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. Living your best carb-counting life starts with this Dummies guide.

• Demystify the connection between carbs, blood glucose levels, insulin, and exercise
• Find easy-to-follow instructions on how to read labels, portion your plate, and count carbs while still enjoying your favorite foods and traditions
• Exercise safely while learning how to prevent and treat hypoglycemia
• Get the latest information on fiber, sweeteners, gluten, and alcohol
• Explore sample meal plans in carb controlled ranges
• Learn about new technologies, research findings, and resources to help you manage diabetes more effectively
• Discover dietary strategies, lifestyle adjustments, and tips for controlling carb consumption without limiting your enjoyment of life

Whether newly diagnosed or someone who has been living with diabetes for many years, this book is an essential guide for people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or gestational diabetes, as well as their loved ones. This is an accessible resource to help empower you with the tools you need to count carbs and plan meals that support diabetes management, weight control, and heart health.

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Manage diabetes and improve your health

Managing diabetes and pre-diabetes is easier when you understand how carbohydrates affect your blood-glucose levels. Diabetes & Carb Counting For Dummies is your one-stop guide to doing just that. Learn to accurately count carbs and figure out the right amount for you. Plan and portion meals that will keep you healthy and happy, all day, every day. Updated with the latest guidelines, technologies, treatments, and research-based lifestyle hacks, this edition will help you (and your loved ones) live the life you want.

Inside...

• Tips for easier carb counting and portioning
• Manage weight, blood pressure, and more
• Updates on sweeteners
• Insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring tools
• Prevent and treat hypoglycemia