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