Carbohydrate counting for children with diabetes
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 child's diet.
Talk with your child's doctor
If you have questions about this information, take it with you and discuss it with your child's doctor. You may want to mark areas or make notes in the margins of the pages where you have questions.
If you and your child need help with carbohydrate counting or meal planning, ask to speak with a registered dietitian or certified diabetes educator. If you have been keeping a food diary for your child, take it with you when you visit the diabetes educator or registered dietitian.
If you would like more information on 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.
| Author: | Alison Allen Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: April 16, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator | |
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