"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
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> Nicky wrote:
>
>> "Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
>> 6.121...
>>
>>>Here is what my diabetic dietitian educated me on regarding my carb
>>>intake
>>>for the day. I am allowed 15 units per day. 1 unit equals 5 carbs or
>>>less.
>>>I've also learned how to read labels and understand what I'm eating which
>>>makes my carb intake so much easier to control. Sure I cheat now and
>>>then
>>>but make up for it the next day.
>>>
>>>What I've been told is not so bad is if I go over my units by eating
>>>fruits, nuts and veggies. It's not great to do so but it beats eating a
>>>bag of potato chips.
>>
>>
>> That's an awful lot of carbs! What kind of 1-hour pp figures do you get
>> after meals? Or are you eating lots of small meals?
>>
>> Nicky.
>>
>
> That's not an "awful lot of carbs" if Michael's BGs are level but I've
> never seen that calculation before. Usually a "carb" for a carb counter is
> a unit of 15grams. 5 carb counts per day is definitely not an "awful lot"
> Way below the average ADA meal plan. It also depends upon the kind of
> carbs he is eating. Some could be from dairy like yogurt or from high
> fiber foods like beans or from fruit. I hope you didn't scare him, Nicky.
> <g>

Well, I hope not too - and if he's getting good readings, then he's
obviously eating right for him.

Nicky.

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A1c 10.5/5.4/<6 T2 DX 05/2004
1g Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine
95/73/72Kg