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ADA Backs Low Carb [ Nutrition News ]
Fantastic Food with Splenda:160 Great Recipes By Marlene Koch [ Sugars & Sweeteners ]
Susan M. Mudd, CNS Bio [ Experts ]
Using an RD/CDE [ Menu Planning ]
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Cheap Eats: Recipes That Won't Break the Bank [ Menu Planning ]
The Case for Low Carb [ Carb Counting ]
The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes: Carbs That Put Up a Fight [ Carb Management ]
Low-Carb Eating and Exercise [ Carb Management ]
The Lowdown on Low Carb Diets [ Carb Management ]
It's More Than Carbs [ Carb Counting ]
Carb Counting Those Challenging Foods [ Carb Counting ]
The Truth About Carbs [ About Carbs ]
The Gift of Good Health [ Special Occasions ]
Me and My Carbs [ Carb Management ]
Carb Addiction [ Carb Management ]
Bested By a Can of Tomato Soup [ Carb Management ]
Doggy Days [ Carb Management ]
Carbohydrate Blues [ Carb Management ]
Are You on Insulin and Not Carb Counting? [ Carb Counting ]
Surprising sources of Vitamin C [ Carb Management ]
Go breadless [ What Can I Eat? ]
Using the Glycemic Index [ Glycemic Index ]
Swap this for that [ What Can I Eat? ]
Have your cake… [ Carb Counting ]
Practice portion control [ Carb Management ]
Low-carb pastries? [ Menu Planning ]
Weighing your food [ Weight Tips & Tools ]
Mind your B's. [ Dietary Supplements ]
Dispel the no-sugar myth [ About Carbs ]
Become an added-sugar detective [ Sugars & Sweeteners ]
Snack shots [ Carb Management ]
The Low GI Grain
Carve Carbs at Thanksgiving
Carbs & Cocktails
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Supper Menus
Budget Foods
Healthy BBQ
Picnic Makeover
Low Carb Coolers
Lowest Carb Fruits
Lowest Carb Veggies
Low Carb Lunches
QUIZ: Sugar, Sugar!
Smart Starts
12 Best Snacks
Halloween Treats
Carb Cutting Secrets
Sweets for Your Sweetie
Nature's Perfect Food
Best and Worst Carbs
The Diabetes-Fatigue Connection [ Carb Management ]
The Cholesterol Catch
 [ Heart & Vascular ]

Expert Advice
It's More Than Carbs [ Carb Counting ]
Carb Counting Those Challenging Foods [ Carb Counting ]
The Truth About Carbs [ About Carbs ]
My husband was recently diagnosed as a diabetic. Today he does not have to test his blood, just avoid carbs. I have heard that ingredients such as manitol, sorbitol, etc. in sugar free foods turn to sugar and are worse than actual sugar. Can you advise us?
How many carbs are allowed daily?
I do not eat bread but rather a low-carb wrap for sandwiches. Each wrap has a total of 6 carbs. 1. Is this reasonable? 2. How many carbs are too many carbs?
What is good carbs and what are bad carbs? Hear this all the time and wonder what they are.
I need a basic diet plan (#cal, carbs, etc). I need to lose 20 lbs, I also have high cholesteral, and my blood sugar is out of control. I am a man, weight is 220lbs. I need a basic idea of how much/cal/carbs etc. I can eat. A sample diet plan would be fantastic.
I like to eat fresh fruit after I exercise on my bike. My son says that is not a good idea because the fruit is mostly carbs and so the body does not burn fat. Can you shed any light on what is best to eat after exercise? THanks
Some of the no sugar added and low sugar products have more grams of carbs than their regular counterparts. When watching blood sugar levels, is it better to go with a prduct that has a lower number of carb grams or more grams of carbs but lower sugar grams?
What is your opinion on taking extra insulin to compensate for eating a large amount of carbs?
I am 30 weeks along and a week ago we found out that I tested positive for gestational diabetes and was told to monitor my glucous levels 4 times a day (fasting and 1 hour after each meal). I have been doing this for 6 days and my readings have been in the target range except for my fasting. They have been in the range of 88 - 103 (lowest to highest). The doctor wants to put me on insulin because the fasting is too high. Can this be avoided? Perhaps maybe a stricker diet or something.
I am on Glucophage 500 mg twice daily. My fasting blood sugar is between 115-125 every morning. My Nurse Practitioner is satisfied with these results, I am not. I feel like my Glucophage should be increased to try to get the fasting down. My blood sugar the rest of the day, 2 hours after a meal averages 100-125. I do not eat over 25 grams of carbs per meal and sometimes no carbs.
I was wondering if you have any information on persons with high insulin levels.I was told after taking the oral glucose test that I have elevated insulin levels.But not diabetes.Can you give me more info on that,all I was told is that I should now what the carbs I take in due to having higher then normal insulin levels.And I am at more of risk for developing diabetes.Are there other risks I should be aware of?
Hi, I am looking for help for my teenage Son. He was diagonosed with Type1 about 6 months ago. He was UNDER weight to start with and lost weight before his diagnosis. Once He began Insulin He did gain back the weight He had lost when He was sick but is still underweight even at his pre-diabetic weight. What can you recommend for him to gain some weight at the same time as controlling his carbs and managing his diabetes. We need all the tips we can get! Thank you.
I have a problem with eating ice cream. Is it okay to have ice cream if your sugar is low or if you substitute it for carbohydrates?
My husband recently found out he is a type 2 diabetic. He is doing very good at watching his carb intake. However he thinks it is safe to eat some sugar. His doctor told him to avoid sugars. But he says "I have to eat something, and there is sugar in almost everything." Is it safe for him to eat sugar or not?
My Fiance just found out he has prediabetes. We are altering the whole family's diet as such. I am concerned about the reduction in carbs he's trying to attempt might be too much. Is there a certain number of carbs you should eat a day to stay healthy through the weight loss process?
I just read online that your expert suggested sticking to 3 meals a day to help lose weight. I thought that the new research says 5-6 small meals with protein and 15 grams of carbs at each meal better levels blood sugar rises and can help people feel full longer and lose weight. Please clear this up for me
My doctor told me my blood sugar was high and that i had diabtes. He didn't tell me which kind, or what to do for it. I am exercising, have cut out bad carbs and test my blood sugar which ranges from 125 to 190 usually two hours after I have eaten. What would you suggest I do to keep my sugar normal? I am a health nut, take supplements, eat right, and drink plenty of water, as well as exercise.
Grape Nuts has a new cereal out that I love. The nutritional info. says it is 37g carbs for a 1/2 cup serving. I was very careful to measure out the 1/2 cup, used Splenda, not sugar, and a small amount of soy milk that is 36g carbs for 8 oz. When I checked my sugar about an hr. or so later it had gone from 130 (before I had the cereal) to 250. What gives?
I just got my lab results back from the dr. My fasting Blood Sugar was 298..WOW!! I am trying to prepare myself. How do I count carbs and how many should I have a day? I am 238 lbs and am currently losing weight.
I need to know how many carbohydrates are in a single serving of wine. Also need to know how many ounces are in a serving.
I have met with my nutrionist and she has deemed a goal weight for me that seems (at this point) largely out of my reach. Do you have any recommendations of a particular food plan that I could follow that would give me 45 grams of carbs per meal plus 2 snacks at about 15-20 grams of carbs?
I am trying to assist someone with Type 2 Diabetes. He is underweight due to initial weight loss when his blood sugar was completely out of control (over 500). All the information I find is about weight LOSS. How can an active diabetic safely GAIN weight without going overboard with carbs or fat?
When dining out, which is better from a healthy carb point: potatoes, pasta, or rice pilaf/risotto?
catfish has zero carbs. does the quantity of the fish change that if you eat more than one piece?
How do i calculate the # of carb calories in % of overall calories as in total carbs & net carbs
Which rice is lower in carbs brown or wild
Under snacks, nuts are often used in low carb diet. We can't eat nuts. What is a good substitute?
What is the maximun amount of carbs the average person can metabolize in one meal?
Does suger and carbs count the same ?One suger equal one carb or not?
My husband has type 2 diabetes. He is 5 5 and weighs about 260,,how many carbs should he have daily
My husband has type 2 diabetes. He is 5 5 and weighs about 260,,how many carbs should he have daily
Please list the brand names of low-carb whole wheat tortillas that can be used for a wrap?
I eat 500 calories or less each day and 30 grams of good carbs per day. MY BG is 152. Why ?
how many carbs per day should a male 230 pounds with type2 use
I am really struggling to eat enough food. I eat the right foods but for years have trained myself not to eat carbs and I only ate once a day. Help
I was told that when counting carbs, that I can deduct the fiber g from the the total carb listed on the food package is that correct.
What does "carb safe" next to a recipe mean? Thanks.
Why such differences between the carbs in these vegetables:
What do carbs have to do with being diabetic?
Is it best to change carb ratio for morning hours when a child is consistantly high after breakast or increasing basal if pumping, or a combination?
counting carbs.
how many carbs if i made one or two biscuits using soy flour, or pancakes and such?
my after meal reading are aroud 150 to 160 can i have a 8 oz can of pepsi per day
Even though I try to keep my carbs within limits at breakfast time, it spikes if i eat them. But not so much the rest of the day. Any idea why?
is a wendy's chili for lunch good for you and how many carbs in it
Is there any kind of gadget out there that you can input ingredients into and get the carb count per serving?
How do you calculate carbohydrates or how many do you use per day, being diabetic?
Is there any harm in occasionally eatting higher carbs and just taking insulin to cover them? (Over abstinance and less insulin)?
Must I eat all the carb servings that were given to me for each of the meals?
I'm an active 44 year old male prediabetic 155lbs...do you think 1600 cals and 200 or less carbs daily will keep me off meds?
What's an accurate way to calculate carbs on cold cereals? The Nutrition Information is obviously NOT accurate. Suggest having glycemic index added.
How do I determine what is an acceptable daily carb allowance for weight loss?
I found a brand of pasta that claims a net carb intake of 5g per serving. Have you seen this and is it valid?
i am a 51 year old female with type 2 diabetes how many carbs should i have at each meal how do i count total carbs
Any time I eat carbs, no matter how little my sugar skyrockets, it takes a good day of skipping all carbs to get it down.
Is a low-carb diet smart for a type 1?
I have heard about soy flour. Is it lower in carbs than white flour? How do you use it?
My doctor told me to limit my carbohydrate intake to 50 g/day. Is it more accurate to count the total carbs or is it accurate to count the net carbs?
Can you tell me how many grams of Carbs should I have per day? I am following a 1400cal diet.
How to count carbs in wine - both red and white.
How do you count sugar alcohol in your daily carbs? The syrup that I give my granddaugher has 12 carbs and 12 sugar alcohol.
My doctor told me a soda cracker is a complex carb and will help me with my low blood sugar episodes in between meals. Is this true?
What is the difference between digestible carbs and regular carbs?
It seems that chickpeas have alot of carbs. Does the protin out weigh the carbs? Hummus for a snack?
What does a no-carb diet look like?
I have prediabetes/metabolic syndrome. My question is how do I calculate how many carbs I should consume daily?
Can you explain high carb VS low carb intake? We're very confused.
low carbohydrates cause me to be constipated, please guide me
How do I get the list of Diabetic Recipes on this website to sort by carb count? I've tried the "sort by carb" option, but they remain sorted alpha.
If you eat 6 or more grams of fiber, is half of it either absorbed or digested? If so, then wouldn't that affect net carb determination?
How is carbohydrate units chosen for an individual? I know a unit is 15 carbs. I was told 6-9 units for me. How is that determined?
If meat in general has minimum carbohydrates, why is it so restricted on a diabetic diet?
how do i count carbs for eating dreamfields pasta, do i count only 5 grams forthe digestible carbs or the 41g for the total carbs?
Carb count on cereal is listed 2x. 1. Reg carb count and 2. Additional carb count. What does the additional count mean? Is it important to know?
What is Maltitol? what are the after effects, how do I count it towards my carb count. What about carob?
when counting carbs do you also subtract the suger alcohols from the total carbs?
Should you eat a protein every time you eat a carb of any kind? (including fruits or veggies?)
I have decided to quit drinking "regular " light beer and now drink non-alcoholic beer. Do I need to count the carbs due to the low alcohol in it?
Besides glucose tablets can anyone provide a list of fast acting carbs?
What is the carb count in a diet coke with rum? I have been told that there are no carbs, but that doesn't seem accurate.
My endocrinologist has recommended I eat slower absorbing carbs. What is a good carb to fiber ratio, soluble and insoluble.
Why can't I eat any carbs at all without getting violently ill?
i am t2 and if I am allowed 175 carbs a day, I would like to know how many carbs a person without diabetes eats because 175 seems like alot to me. So
What would be the "perfect" number for my daily carb allowance?I also need motivation to lose weight.
How do carbs differ from trans fats or they one and the same?
I am very sensitive to carbs! Is there anything to the "miracle noodles"? Ingredients : Water, glucomannan (soluble fiber), calcium additive.
How do I lower my blood sugar levels when exercise and water are not working as well ?
How do I prioritize Carb counting versus sugar intake? Is sugar more important than carbs or the other way or the same?
Since fiber can't be absorbed into the bloodstream, why do we not subtract the entire amount from the carb count regardless of whether there are 5?
If I am low, for example in the 30-50's, what can i eat to not raise my sugar to high? Is 15 carbs all it really take to get me at a good level?
Has anyone tried a product called carb intercept sprinkles? Do they work?
I love your recipies but am confused on what "carb safe" is?
How do I know how many carbs I am allowed each day???
Does eating 45 carbs shortly before going to bed cause highs in the morning?
How to Maintain weight while limiting carbs.
While checking the nutritional info on a box of pasta, it referred to "protected carbs. What is that? Can I use that in calculations?
Is protein necessary at every meal Are carbs necessary at every meal Do they have to balance What is balance (6p to 27 carb)? is that bal?
I need to know how many carbs I need to eat daily? I use to have a chart that told me what my daily intake by meal. It would say Breakfast, 1 starch,
I am always hungry because my doctor told me no carbs!! What can I eat??
If the dietary fiber in a flatbread is 6 g and total carb is 17 g, is it really 17 g or 9 g carbs?
How many carbs does a prediebetic allow per day?
I was told by dietitian that both fiber and sugar alcohol amount should be subtracted from the carb count. True?
My doctor recently told me that the longer you have diabetes the less carbs you can consume. I've never heard this before. Is this true?
if i know that I am going to eat less carbs then allowed in my diet prog should I take less insulin with that specific meal? what if i eat more carbs?
WHEN I LOOK AT LABELS DO I JUST CHECK THE CARB AMTS OR THE SUGAR AMTS WHAT PART DO EACH PLAY. FOR EX-I EAT YOGURT W/O FAT BUT ITS GOT 15 GM SGR
Is it safe for a Type 2 Diabetic to be on a Carb Free Diet?
I crave carbs, I am BBAAADDD cravings, I try being good, but low carb leaves me hungry. I am 58, am I too old to find the answer
I have been advised to take a "carb blocker" (Biochem - Carb Phaser 1000). I was wondering what, if any, effect this can have on my blood sugar?
can i get carb info &nutrition from school for lunch
i have been told to eat 20-30gm of carbs 30 min before bedtime. If I eat dinner at 7:00PM can eat the snack at 9:30 or 10:00? I ? high hs BS,
Is coconut flour low carb? Is it versatile to cook with?
Is it true that if you soak white potatoes that it will get rid of some or all of the starch? I heard this on the Doctors show.
What should my daily carbohydate intake be?
Are there any books on preparing meals that do not require counting carbs, exchanges etc.?
I just read the article on the lowest carb veggies and my favorite wasn't on the list. I am wondering if green chile peppers were even in the study?
Is it okay to eat high fiber cereal and how do I count the carb grams? Do I subtract the fiber grams from the total carbs then count what is left?
I recently purchased lactose/ yeast/egg/cholesterol/wheat/gluten free waffles. However they have 42g of carbs. Are they okay for me to eat?
I am a 39 year old female just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I have not been put on any medication, just told to lose weight and limit my sugar intake. I am 5'4" and weigh 197lbs, how many carbs am I allow a day? I want to lose the weight correctly and control my diabetes.
how many carbs should a 230 pound male have a day with type 2
I was on 12 carbs daily. I lost twenty pounds in twelve weeks. How many carbs should I now go for to continue my weight loss?
I AM A 65 YEAR OLD MAN, WT 150 HT 5'7" STILL WORKING 12 HR SHIFTS 1 TO 3 DAYS A WK. IS THAIR AN SUGGESTED AMT OF CARB. & SUGER INTAKE THAT I COULD STRIVE FOR

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