Diabetes & Carb Counting For Dummies

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Count on this book to help you count carbs and live a healthy lifestyle with diabetes

The person with diabetes is at the center of their own care. They make the day-to-day decisions about what to eat, when to exercise, and how to use the data they get from blood glucose monitoring devices. In order to be successful, it is critically important to make those decisions based on sound advice from their healthcare team, diabetes experts, and reputable resources. Carbs and glucose levels go hand in hand when managing all forms of diabetes. Diabetes & Carb Counting For Dummies teaches you all about carbs and overall healthy nutrition so that you can make informed decisions about what to eat and how much. Get up-to-date guidance to improve your health and live the life you want. This updated edition covers the latest dietary guidelines and standards, so you’ll be on track with the best that science has to offer in diabetes management. You’ll also get tips on exercise, interpreting blood glucose and A1C results, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. Living your best carb-counting life starts with this Dummies guide.

Demystify the connection between carbs, blood glucose levels, insulin, and exerciseFind easy-to-follow instructions on how to read labels, portion your plate, and count carbs while still enjoying your favorite foods and traditionsExercise safely while learning how to prevent and treat hypoglycemiaGet the latest information on fiber, sweeteners, gluten, and alcoholExplore sample meal plans in carb controlled rangesLearn about new technologies, research findings, and resources to help you manage diabetes more effectivelyDiscover dietary strategies, lifestyle adjustments, and tips for controlling carb consumption without limiting your enjoyment of life

Whether newly diagnosed or someone who has been living with diabetes for many years, this book is an essential guide for people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or gestational diabetes, as well as their loved ones. This is an accessible resource to help empower you with the tools you need to count carbs and plan meals that support diabetes management, weight control, and heart health.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies
Publication date ‏ : ‎ Aug. 20 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1394265573
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1394265572
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 612 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.8 x 3.3 x 23.11 cm