{"product_id":"diabetes-carb-counting-for-dummies-isbn-9781394265572","title":"Diabetes \u0026 Carb Counting For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCount on this book to help you count carbs and live a healthy lifestyle with diabetes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003eDiabetes \u0026amp; Carb Counting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemystify the connection between carbs, blood glucose levels, insulin, and exercise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind easy-to-follow instructions on how to read labels, portion your plate, and count carbs while still enjoying your favorite foods and traditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExercise safely while learning how to prevent and treat hypoglycemia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the latest information on fiber, sweeteners, gluten, and alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore sample meal plans in carb controlled ranges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about new technologies, research findings, and resources to help you manage diabetes more effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover dietary strategies, lifestyle adjustments, and tips for controlling carb consumption without limiting your enjoyment of life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Carb Counting and Diabetes Management 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Delving into Diabetes and Carb Counting 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Exploring the Diabetes-Carb Connection 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Calling All Carbs: Recognizing Carbs in the Foods You Eat 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Tracking Carbs through the Body 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Finding Your Sweet Spot: The Right Amount of Carbs for You 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Timing Your Carb Consumption 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Carb Counting: From Basic to Advanced 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Reading and Deciphering Food Labels 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Mastering Carb Counting and Portioning Fundamentals 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Adding Tools for Carb-Counting Ease and Accuracy 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Going Beyond Counting Carbs 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Accounting for Variations in Digestion and Absorption Rates 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Rethink That Drink 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Let Me Call You Sweetie: Sugars and Substitutes 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Embracing Whole Health and Happiness 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Eating for Health and Happiness 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Reaping the Rewards of Fitness 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Getting a Handle on Hypoglycemia 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Keeping the Beat with a Healthy Heart 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Living with Diabetes throughout the Life Cycle 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Going Gluten-Free: Does the Batter Matter? 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Sampling Menus Complete with Carb Counts 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Beginning with Breakfast Menus 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Looking for Lunch Menus 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Delving into Dinner Menus 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Surveying Snack Ideas 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens. 355\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Tips for Monitoring Your Blood Glucose 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Tips for Controlling Carbs 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Worthwhile Websites to Help You Manage Diabetes 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Ten Things to Add to Your Healthcare Checklist 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendixes 389\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Exchange Lists 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Conversion Guide 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 407\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSherri Shafer, RD, CDCES,\u003c\/b\u003e enjoyed a 30-year career at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center. As a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, her passion is teaching people with diabetes how to successfully self-manage their condition. She has extensive experience in the field of diabetes and has contributed to numerous healthcare websites, diabetes educational programs, journals, and professional publications.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManage diabetes and improve your health\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManaging diabetes and pre-diabetes is easier when you understand how carbohydrates affect your blood-glucose levels. \u003ci\u003eDiabetes \u0026amp; Carb Counting For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis your one-stop guide to doing just that. Learn to accurately count carbs and figure out the right amount for you. Plan and portion meals that will keep you healthy and happy, all day, every day. 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