ADA GI or Carbohydrate Counting

xyzzy · Jan 17, 2014

This is really a continuation of this thread http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/sugars-and-carbohydrates.51349/page-2 but in the right section (hopefully)

The ADA advice as of a few days ago which is essentially my own stance - count total carbohydrates first then finesse with GI techniques

GI or Carbohydrate Counting?
There is no one diet or meal plan that works for everyone with diabetes. The important thing is to follow a meal plan that is tailored to personal preferences and lifestyle and helps achieve goals for blood glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides levels, blood pressure, and weight management.

Research shows that both the amount and the type of carbohydrate in food affect blood glucose levels. Studies also show that the total amount of carbohydrate in food, in general, is a stronger predictor of blood glucose response than the GI.

Based on the research, for most people with diabetes, the first tool for managing blood glucose is some type of carbohydrate counting.

Because the type of carbohydrate can affect blood glucose, using the GI may be helpful in "fine-tuning" blood glucose management. In other words, combined with carbohydrate counting, it may provide an additional benefit for achieving blood glucose goals for individuals who can and want to put extra effort into monitoring their food choices

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douglas99 · Jan 17, 2014

They also suggest eating sugar as part of yout carb allowance, which isn't my stance.

"For many people, having about 45 to 60 grams at meals is about right. Serving sizes make a difference. To include sweets in your meal, you can cut back on the other carb-containing foods at the same meal. "

http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fi...tanding-carbohydrates/sugar-and-desserts.html

tonyS54 · Jan 17, 2014

Carbohydrate counting for type 2 whatever next ample test strips for all. It is a far better approach to managing diabetes the we see in the UK , when I was diagnosed the main focus was on total sugars very little was mentioned about carbs.

Given the tools and proper information on the effects of carbs on blood sugar, and probably most important given education on how to interpret BG readings, we might see more people be proactive in their own management of diabetes.

mrman · Jan 17, 2014

tonyS54 said:
Carbohydrate counting for type 2 whatever next ample test strips for all. It is a far better approach to managing diabetes the we see in the UK , when I was diagnosed the main focus was on total sugars very little was mentioned about carbs.

Given the tools and proper information on the effects of carbs on blood sugar, and probably most important given education on how to interpret BG readings, we might see more people be proactive in their own management of diabetes.

Fully agree, meters and strips and better education for all, even the non ds that think theyre eating low sugar stuff but its high in carbs and probably eating/drinking way to excess. support/education/tools to manage would probably cost less than all the problems that arise without it.

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paul-1976 · Jan 17, 2014

brett said:
Fully agree, meters and strips and better education for all, even the non ds that think theyre eating low sugar stuff but its high in carbs and probably eating/drinking way to excess. support/education/tools to manage would probably cost less than all the problems that arise without it.

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That'd be one heck of a good start!

mrman · Jan 17, 2014

Was on the welsh news tonight about obesity, and had experts on there mentioning about fat and sugar et not one mention of carbs. People ask me when im looking at food labels what im doing, I reply seeing how many carbs in the food, they say why thought you couldn't have sugar.

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mrman · Jan 17, 2014

Those where weight isn't an issue would then be able to see how many carbs they could tolerate and make up calories as they so wish, obviously taking to account other health related problems

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xyzzy · Jan 17, 2014

tonyS54 said:
Carbohydrate counting for type 2 whatever next

Shocking isn't it!

Must say it's great to see what so many of us have been "banging on about" for years getting official ADA validation as the correct approach to take.

Whatever next eh? An admission that a 130g per day regime implicitly implies it's lchf?

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