Carbohydrate counting for people with diabetes who do not use insulin
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you are ready to plan regular meals and snacks and calculate the amount of carbohydrate in your diet.
Talk with your doctor, registered dietitian, or certified diabetes educator.
If you have questions about this information, take this packet with you when you visit your diabetes educator. You may want to mark areas or make notes in the margins of the pages where you have questions.
If you need help with carbohydrate counting or menu planning, ask to speak with a registered dietitian. If you have been keeping a food diary, take it with you.
If you would like more information on meal planning for people who have diabetes, the following resources are available:
Organization
Canadian Diabetes Association National Life Building 1400-522 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5G 2R5 Phone: (416) 363-0177
1-800-BANTING (1-800-226-8464)Fax: (416) 408-7117 E-mail: info@diabetes.ca Web Address: http://www.diabetes.ca The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) is devoted to meeting the needs of people with diabetes in Canada. This organization provides general information about diabetes and its care. It organizes summer camps for young people with diabetes and conducts educational seminars to help people manage their diabetes. The CDA also sells a range of products, including cookbooks, in its stores.
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: February 22, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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