Carb Management

When we eat, the carbohydrates in our food become glucose in our blood. Foods high in carbohydrates -- such as sugar, potatoes and pasta, bread and cereal -- cause blood glucose levels to spike. People with diabetes have to manage their intake of carbohydrates to avoid these spikes. Carb counting and after-meal (postprandial) blood sugar testing are the best ways to determine your optimal daily carbohydrate intake.

Reviewed by Susan Weiner, R.D., M.S., C.D.E., C.D.N.3/08

About Carbs Find out everything you ever wanted to know about carbs and carbohydrate-containing foods.	Carb Counting Learn about the different ways of counting carbohydrates for diabetes, and get tips to make it easier.
Glycemic Index The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how quickly and how forcefully a food raises blood sugar levels.

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