Tag Archives: carb counting

New(ish) recommendations on fiber

Posted on November 13, 2013 by janekdickinson

Have you been subtracting fiber grams in your food to determine “net carb” grams? I recently heard a dietitian say that this practice is no longer recommended. Years ago, smart people determined that a high fiber food item (more than 5 grams … Continue reading →

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More food and diabetes

Posted on June 26, 2013 by janekdickinson

A recent study found that carb counting is not much better than other meal planning approaches in managing type 1 diabetes. I have mixed feelings. Drawbacks to carb counting include giving a message of “eat whatever you want and cover … Continue reading →

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Best Conversation

Posted on April 8, 2012 by janekdickinson

The best conversation I had this week(ish) was with my daughter. My daughter is ten and she is extremely random – always has been. She and I were in the car, driving home from somewhere, and she said, “Mom, what’s … Continue reading →

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Exchange System

Posted on April 14, 2011 by janekdickinson

Does anyone remember the Exchange System? This is an approach to nutrition management for people with diabetes that was put together by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association many moons ago. When I was diagnosed with type … Continue reading →

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