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11/10/09 12:00 PM

"WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF CARBS A PERSON SHOULD HAVE TO LOSE WEIGHT"
Asked By: scg8084  
Category: Weight Issues

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I AM A 53 YO FEMALE, WHO HAS HAD TYPE TWO FOR TWO YEARS, MY DOCTOR FEELS I CAN CONTROL THIS BY DIET ONLY AT THIS POINT. MY A1C WAS 5... AT THE LAST CHECK A FEW MONTHS AGO. HOWEVER, MY AM FASTINGS HAVE BEEN READING HIGHER LATELY. I AM OVER WEIGHT. I AM A NURSE AND WORK 40 HOURS PER WEEK. I WAS WONDERING ABOUT THE GLYCEMIC INDEX AND HOW TO WORK WITH THAT.

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11/11/09 04:22 PM

Just like there are no perfect people, there is no perfect number, only numbers that are right for specific people. Every person's situation is different. Some people find they can keep their blood sugar in good control and feel their best on a very low carbohydrate diet (for example, 60g or fewer per day). Others do similarly well on higher-carb eating plans (for example, 200g per day).

It's important to choose healthy carbohydrates and to avoid the "empty" ones that cause your blood sugar to spike. Healthy carbs include vegetables, fruits, and 100% whole grains close to their natural state (such as rolled oats, barley, or quinoa). Unhealthy carbs include pasta, bread, bagels, white rice, and added sugars.

It's crucial to find the right carbohydrate intake for you. Work with a dietitian and/or certified diabetes educator to come up with a plan that fits your needs.

You asked for information about the glycemic index. There's great stuff right here on dLife: click here.

Answered By: Lynn Prowitt-Smith
Accreditations: Senior Editor, Food and Nutrition
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