Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but most
other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't apply
to you if you live in one of those other countries.

http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/

And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should. Note
that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years ago.
And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But there
is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.

http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php

So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
particularly if you are taking insulin!

On 2/17/2013 4:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
> Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
> anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but most
> other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't apply
> to you if you live in one of those other countries.
>
> http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html
>
> http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/
>
> And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should. Note
> that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
> would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years ago.
> And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But there
> is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.
>
> http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php
>
> So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
> particularly if you are taking insulin!
>
>
Hate to burst your bubble, but none of those web sites are recognized
medical ones. Anyone can put the answers they want into a search engine
and come up with web sites to support their hypothesis.

We use the ADA's recommendation for deducting carbs when the fiber is 5
grams or more per serving. He learned carb counting 12 years ago from a
certified diabetes educator who was also a certified dietician in a
regional medical center that was attached to the state medical school.
His A1C's immediately dropped below 6.5 on carb counting and oral meds
and have been consistently lower than 6.2 since he went on MDI and then
the pump. I think this history has more validity than your random web
sites.

My DH is on insulin (pumper) and he deducts only if the fiber per
serving on the label is 5 grams of more.

In the 7 years he's been on insulin, this practice has never caused him
a "nasty hypo"

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:08:01 -0600, in alt.food.diabetic, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

>On 2/17/2013 4:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
>> anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but most
>> other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't apply
>> to you if you live in one of those other countries.
>>
>> http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html
>>
>> http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/
>>
>> And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should. Note
>> that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
>> would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years ago.
>> And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But there
>> is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.
>>
>> http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php
>>
>> So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
>> particularly if you are taking insulin!
>>
>>
>Hate to burst your bubble, but none of those web sites are recognized
>medical ones. Anyone can put the answers they want into a search engine
>and come up with web sites to support their hypothesis.
>
>We use the ADA's recommendation for deducting carbs when the fiber is 5
>grams or more per serving. He learned carb counting 12 years ago from a
>certified diabetes educator who was also a certified dietician in a
>regional medical center that was attached to the state medical school.
>His A1C's immediately dropped below 6.5 on carb counting and oral meds
>and have been consistently lower than 6.2 since he went on MDI and then
>the pump. I think this history has more validity than your random web
>sites.
>
>My DH is on insulin (pumper) and he deducts only if the fiber per
>serving on the label is 5 grams of more.
>
>In the 7 years he's been on insulin, this practice has never caused him
>a "nasty hypo"

When the fiber is more than 5 grams, does he deduct all the fiber or
only the amount that exceeds the 5?

"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
eb.com...
> On 2/17/2013 4:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
>> anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but most
>> other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't
>> apply
>> to you if you live in one of those other countries.
>>
>> http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html
>>
>> http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/
>>
>> And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should. Note
>> that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
>> would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years
>> ago.
>> And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But
>> there
>> is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.
>>
>> http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php
>>
>> So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
>> particularly if you are taking insulin!
>>
>>
> Hate to burst your bubble, but none of those web sites are recognized
> medical ones. Anyone can put the answers they want into a search engine
> and come up with web sites to support their hypothesis.
>
> We use the ADA's recommendation for deducting carbs when the fiber is 5
> grams or more per serving. He learned carb counting 12 years ago from a
> certified diabetes educator who was also a certified dietician in a
> regional medical center that was attached to the state medical school. His
> A1C's immediately dropped below 6.5 on carb counting and oral meds and
> have been consistently lower than 6.2 since he went on MDI and then the
> pump. I think this history has more validity than your random web sites.
>
> My DH is on insulin (pumper) and he deducts only if the fiber per serving
> on the label is 5 grams of more.
>
> In the 7 years he's been on insulin, this practice has never caused him a
> "nasty hypo"

Well, I looked it up and it does say if there are 5 grams or more on the ADA
website to deduct half the carbs. This was not what I was ever instructed
to do by any dietician. I was told to go by net carbs. Oh and I've had a
lot of nasty hypos both on and off of insulin!

On 02/17/2013 02:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
> Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
> anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but most
> other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't apply
> to you if you live in one of those other countries.
>
> http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html
>
> http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/
>
> And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should. Note
> that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
> would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years ago.
> And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But there
> is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.
>
> http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php
>
> So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
> particularly if you are taking insulin!

Hi All,

I am remembering why my GP told me to just count the carbs.
He said that fiber just slowed the absorption. Fiber does not
block the absorption. And, he wanted me off high amounts
of carbs, period.

Over on the ADA's forum, they call the delayed absorption
effect the "pizza effect". Essentially, the Pizza Effect
is the gift that keeps on giving. The high fats in Pizza
slow the absorption of the carbs. But you still absorb
them. Your BG go up slowly, but it stays up for hours
and hours.

I think my GP has a point. He is a smart guy.

And, you could always test over several hours to see
what the damage is. I believe the number of 140 is
where BG starts becoming really unhealthy.

-T

On 2/17/2013 2:59 PM, Karen wrote:
> On Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:08:01 -0600, in alt.food.diabetic, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:
>
>> On 2/17/2013 4:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
>>> anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but most
>>> other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't apply
>>> to you if you live in one of those other countries.
>>>
>>> http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html
>>>
>>> http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/
>>>
>>> And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should. Note
>>> that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
>>> would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years ago.
>>> And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But there
>>> is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.
>>>
>>> http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php
>>>
>>> So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
>>> particularly if you are taking insulin!
>>>
>>>
>> Hate to burst your bubble, but none of those web sites are recognized
>> medical ones. Anyone can put the answers they want into a search engine
>> and come up with web sites to support their hypothesis.
>>
>> We use the ADA's recommendation for deducting carbs when the fiber is 5
>> grams or more per serving. He learned carb counting 12 years ago from a
>> certified diabetes educator who was also a certified dietician in a
>> regional medical center that was attached to the state medical school.
>> His A1C's immediately dropped below 6.5 on carb counting and oral meds
>> and have been consistently lower than 6.2 since he went on MDI and then
>> the pump. I think this history has more validity than your random web
>> sites.
>>
>> My DH is on insulin (pumper) and he deducts only if the fiber per
>> serving on the label is 5 grams of more.
>>
>> In the 7 years he's been on insulin, this practice has never caused him
>> a "nasty hypo"
>
> When the fiber is more than 5 grams, does he deduct all the fiber or
> only the amount that exceeds the 5?
>

all.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:00:14 -0600, in alt.food.diabetic, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

>On 2/17/2013 2:59 PM, Karen wrote:
>> On Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:08:01 -0600, in alt.food.diabetic, Janet Wilder
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2/17/2013 4:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>> Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
>>>> anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but most
>>>> other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't apply
>>>> to you if you live in one of those other countries.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html
>>>>
>>>> http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/
>>>>
>>>> And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should. Note
>>>> that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
>>>> would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years ago.
>>>> And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But there
>>>> is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php
>>>>
>>>> So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
>>>> particularly if you are taking insulin!
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Hate to burst your bubble, but none of those web sites are recognized
>>> medical ones. Anyone can put the answers they want into a search engine
>>> and come up with web sites to support their hypothesis.
>>>
>>> We use the ADA's recommendation for deducting carbs when the fiber is 5
>>> grams or more per serving. He learned carb counting 12 years ago from a
>>> certified diabetes educator who was also a certified dietician in a
>>> regional medical center that was attached to the state medical school.
>>> His A1C's immediately dropped below 6.5 on carb counting and oral meds
>>> and have been consistently lower than 6.2 since he went on MDI and then
>>> the pump. I think this history has more validity than your random web
>>> sites.
>>>
>>> My DH is on insulin (pumper) and he deducts only if the fiber per
>>> serving on the label is 5 grams of more.
>>>
>>> In the 7 years he's been on insulin, this practice has never caused him
>>> a "nasty hypo"
>>
>> When the fiber is more than 5 grams, does he deduct all the fiber or
>> only the amount that exceeds the 5?
>>
>
>all.

Thank you for the information Janet. I am trying to keep this diet
controlled as long as possible.

On Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:47:42 -0800, in alt.food.diabetic, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
web.com...
>> On 2/17/2013 4:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
>>> anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but most
>>> other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't
>>> apply
>>> to you if you live in one of those other countries.
>>>
>>> http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html
>>>
>>> http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/
>>>
>>> And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should. Note
>>> that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
>>> would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years
>>> ago.
>>> And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But
>>> there
>>> is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.
>>>
>>> http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php
>>>
>>> So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
>>> particularly if you are taking insulin!
>>>
>>>
>> Hate to burst your bubble, but none of those web sites are recognized
>> medical ones. Anyone can put the answers they want into a search engine
>> and come up with web sites to support their hypothesis.
>>
>> We use the ADA's recommendation for deducting carbs when the fiber is 5
>> grams or more per serving. He learned carb counting 12 years ago from a
>> certified diabetes educator who was also a certified dietician in a
>> regional medical center that was attached to the state medical school. His
>> A1C's immediately dropped below 6.5 on carb counting and oral meds and
>> have been consistently lower than 6.2 since he went on MDI and then the
>> pump. I think this history has more validity than your random web sites.
>>
>> My DH is on insulin (pumper) and he deducts only if the fiber per serving
>> on the label is 5 grams of more.
>>
>> In the 7 years he's been on insulin, this practice has never caused him a
>> "nasty hypo"
>
>Well, I looked it up and it does say if there are 5 grams or more on the ADA
>website to deduct half the carbs. This was not what I was ever instructed
>to do by any dietician. I was told to go by net carbs. Oh and I've had a
>lot of nasty hypos both on and off of insulin!
>

Isn't net carb what you get after you deduct the fiber from the total
carb count?

"Todd" > wrote in message
...
> On 02/17/2013 02:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
>> anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but most
>> other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't
>> apply
>> to you if you live in one of those other countries.
>>
>> http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html
>>
>> http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/
>>
>> And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should. Note
>> that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
>> would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years
>> ago.
>> And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But
>> there
>> is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.
>>
>> http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php
>>
>> So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
>> particularly if you are taking insulin!
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am remembering why my GP told me to just count the carbs.
> He said that fiber just slowed the absorption. Fiber does not
> block the absorption. And, he wanted me off high amounts
> of carbs, period.
>
I never said that it did block the absorption!

> Over on the ADA's forum, they call the delayed absorption
> effect the "pizza effect". Essentially, the Pizza Effect
> is the gift that keeps on giving. The high fats in Pizza
> slow the absorption of the carbs. But you still absorb
> them. Your BG go up slowly, but it stays up for hours
> and hours.

That's not the same thing at all and I think everyone here knows about the
pizza effect. In my case my BG doesn't go up slowly at all. I have a hypo
because those carbs didn't get into my system. Then they come slamming into
it along with the carbs that I ate for the hypo. And then I have high BG.
It does not stay high for hours and hours though.
>
> I think my GP has a point. He is a smart guy.

And that point is?
>
> And, you could always test over several hours to see
> what the damage is. I believe the number of 140 is
> where BG starts becoming really unhealthy.

You can't really test to see if there is damage. You can test your BG
though.

"Karen" > wrote in message
...
> Isn't net carb what you get after you deduct the fiber from the total
> carb count?

Yes. And that's what I do.

On 02/17/2013 08:46 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> "Todd" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 02/17/2013 02:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
>>> anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but most
>>> other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't
>>> apply
>>> to you if you live in one of those other countries.
>>>
>>> http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html
>>>
>>> http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/
>>>
>>> And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should. Note
>>> that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
>>> would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years
>>> ago.
>>> And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But
>>> there
>>> is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.
>>>
>>> http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php
>>>
>>> So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
>>> particularly if you are taking insulin!
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I am remembering why my GP told me to just count the carbs.
>> He said that fiber just slowed the absorption. Fiber does not
>> block the absorption. And, he wanted me off high amounts
>> of carbs, period.
>>
> I never said that it did block the absorption!

I never thought you did.

>
>> Over on the ADA's forum, they call the delayed absorption
>> effect the "pizza effect". Essentially, the Pizza Effect
>> is the gift that keeps on giving. The high fats in Pizza
>> slow the absorption of the carbs. But you still absorb
>> them. Your BG go up slowly, but it stays up for hours
>> and hours.
>
> That's not the same thing at all and I think everyone here knows about the
> pizza effect. In my case my BG doesn't go up slowly at all. I have a hypo
> because those carbs didn't get into my system. Then they come slamming into
> it along with the carbs that I ate for the hypo. And then I have high BG.
> It does not stay high for hours and hours though.

It must drive you nuts.

>>
>> I think my GP has a point. He is a smart guy.
>
> And that point is?

I like the man.

>>
>> And, you could always test over several hours to see
>> what the damage is. I believe the number of 140 is
>> where BG starts becoming really unhealthy.
>
> You can't really test to see if there is damage. You can test your BG
> though.

By "damage", I meant how high your BG went.

"Todd" > wrote in message
...
> On 02/17/2013 08:46 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> "Todd" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 02/17/2013 02:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>> Here are links to show that you should do this. If you live in the US
>>>> anyway. Not sure how Canada does food labels in regard to fiber but
>>>> most
>>>> other countries have already done the math for ya. So this wouldn't
>>>> apply
>>>> to you if you live in one of those other countries.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.ehow.com/about_5040411_fo...ing-carbs.html
>>>>
>>>> http://www.livestrong.com/article/51...m-total-carbs/
>>>>
>>>> And this one said that even Atkins eventually said that you should.
>>>> Note
>>>> that I have not kept up on Atkins. Have never done that plan and never
>>>> would. And the last time I read one of his books was at least 10 years
>>>> ago.
>>>> And only then because my husband thought he wanted to go on it. But
>>>> there
>>>> is no way he could have stuck to it being the fruit lover that he is.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.expertfoods.com/FAQ/fiberbasics.php
>>>>
>>>> So, if you are not subtracting your carbs, you could get a nasty hypo,
>>>> particularly if you are taking insulin!
>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I am remembering why my GP told me to just count the carbs.
>>> He said that fiber just slowed the absorption. Fiber does not
>>> block the absorption. And, he wanted me off high amounts
>>> of carbs, period.
>>>
>> I never said that it did block the absorption!
>
> I never thought you did.
>
>>
>>> Over on the ADA's forum, they call the delayed absorption
>>> effect the "pizza effect". Essentially, the Pizza Effect
>>> is the gift that keeps on giving. The high fats in Pizza
>>> slow the absorption of the carbs. But you still absorb
>>> them. Your BG go up slowly, but it stays up for hours
>>> and hours.
>>
>> That's not the same thing at all and I think everyone here knows about
>> the
>> pizza effect. In my case my BG doesn't go up slowly at all. I have a
>> hypo
>> because those carbs didn't get into my system. Then they come slamming
>> into
>> it along with the carbs that I ate for the hypo. And then I have high
>> BG.
>> It does not stay high for hours and hours though.
>
> It must drive you nuts.

No. Because I don't eat regular pizza. I don't even like pizza too much.
Once in a while I have some made with rice cheese. It doesn't spike me.
>
>>>
>>> I think my GP has a point. He is a smart guy.
>>
>> And that point is?
>
> I like the man.

Okay. I'm confused. His point is that you like him?

>>> And, you could always test over several hours to see
>>> what the damage is. I believe the number of 140 is
>>> where BG starts becoming really unhealthy.
>>
>> You can't really test to see if there is damage. You can test your BG
>> though.
>
> By "damage", I meant how high your BG went.

But that's not necessarily damage.