Carbohydrate intake is important in managing diabetes, and determining the right amount for you can be challenging. There’s no formula or blanket recommendation, but Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones, founders of the nutritional counseling site Diabetes Digital, help tackle this common question.
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A low-carb lifestyle can often help with overall diabetes management, but it’s important to know that carbs include a wide range of foods with varying nutritional values and impacts. Registered Dietitian Janice Baker explains the three main types of carbs and how each kind affects blood sugar.
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Even with 75 combined years of living with diabetes, counting carbs is still a crapshoot for Drs. E+P. We proved it in this latest food challenge, as they tried to guess calories and carb counts for six popular meals. If you’ve ever been discouraged trying to count carbs (and who hasn’t!) this video is for you!
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If you live with type 1 and find yourself chasing rollercoaster blood sugars day after day, Dr. Jody Stanislaw (who lives with T1D herself) shares her approach to eating and meal planning that has worked well for her after 30 years of living with the condition.
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Trying to figure out how much insulin you need with each meal can be overwhelming, especially if you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or new to using insulin. Dr. Edelman shares his advice on figuring out your “insulin menu”.
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