Carbohydrate counting, glycemic targets, DASH and therapeutic lifestyle diets, lipid and sodium recommendations.
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- How many grams of carbohydrate equal one 'carbohydrate choice' in carb counting?
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15 grams- What does an insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio tell a person with diabetes?
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How many grams of carbohydrate one unit of rapid-acting insulin will cover- What is a common carbohydrate target per meal for many adults with diabetes using carb counting?
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About 45 to 60 grams per meal- Which macronutrient has the greatest direct effect on post-meal blood glucose?
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Carbohydrate- What does the glycemic index measure?
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How much a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose compared with a reference food (glucose or white bread)- How is glycemic load calculated?
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Glycemic index multiplied by grams of carbohydrate in a serving, divided by 100- Give an example of a low-glycemic-index food.
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Lentils (or another legume)- Give an example of a high-glycemic-index food.
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White bread (or another refined starch)- What is the general fiber intake recommendation for adults with diabetes?
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At least 14 grams of fiber per 1000 kcal consumed- Is protein typically counted toward carbohydrate totals in carb counting?
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No, protein has minimal immediate effect on blood glucose and is not usually counted- How does dietary fat affect the post-meal blood glucose response?
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It slows gastric emptying, which delays and flattens the glucose rise- What is the ADA preprandial (fasting) blood glucose target for most nonpregnant adults with diabetes?
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80 to 130 mg/dL- What is the ADA peak postprandial blood glucose target, 1 to 2 hours after starting a meal, for most nonpregnant adults with diabetes?
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Less than 180 mg/dL- What A1C goal does the ADA recommend for most nonpregnant adults with diabetes?
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Less than 7%- What A1C level is diagnostic for diabetes?
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6.5% or higher
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