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• Cover
• Introduction
• About This Book
• Foolish Assumptions
• Icons Used in This Book
• Beyond the Book
• Where to Go from Here
• Part 1: Getting Started with Carb Counting and Diabetes Management
• Chapter 1: Delving into Diabetes and Carb Counting
• Getting Up to Speed on Diabetes Basics
• Examining the Carb-Glucose Connection
• Getting Acquainted with Carbs
• Making the Case for Carb Counting: To Count or Not to Count?
• Regulating Carb Intakes
• Counting Carbs Successfully
• Living Well with Diabetes: The Seven Pillars of Diabetes Management
• Chapter 2: Exploring the Diabetes-Carb Connection
• Wrapping Your Brain around Diabetes and Related Conditions
• Recognizing Diabetes Risk Factors and Getting Diagnosed
• Moving Forward with Managing Diabetes
• Chapter 3: Calling All Carbs: Recognizing Carbs in the Foods You Eat
• Looking at the Chemical Structure of Carbohydrates
• Introducing the So-Called Simple Carbohydrates
• Checking Out the Complex Carbohydrates
• Recognizing Carb-Free Counterparts
• Chapter 4: Tracking Carbs through the Body
• Filling Your Tank and Fueling Your Cells
• Saving Some for Later: Glycogen, the Storage Form of Glucose
• Noting What Happens When Glucose Levels Remain Elevated
• Recognizing the Risks of Undereating Carbs
• Chapter 5: Finding Your Sweet Spot: The Right Amount of Carbs for You
• Checking Out the Official Diet Guidelines
• Figuring Out Calorie and Carbohydrate Intake Targets
• Tweaking Your Carb Intake Target When Conditions Change
• Chapter 6: Timing Your Carb Consumption
• Distributing Your Daily Carb Intake
• Stabilizing Blood-Glucose Levels at Breakfast and Dinner
• Understanding Insulin Action
• Coordinating Insulin Action with Meals
• Managing Carbs on Oral Diabetes Meds
• Part 2: Carb Counting: From Basic to Advanced
• Chapter 7: First Things First: Reading and Deciphering Food Labels
• Finding Your Way around Food Labels
• Scrutinizing the Nutrition Facts
• Heading to the Grocery Store
• Chapter 8: Mastering Carb Counting and Portioning Fundamentals
• Estimating Carb Counts for Foods without Labels
• Sizing Up Servings with Measures and Weights
• Dealing with Special Cases
• Guesstimating: When Carb Counts Aren’t Critical
• Chapter 9: Adding Tools for Carb-Counting Ease and Accuracy
• Reviewing the Printed Resources
• Tapping into Online Resources
• Enlisting the Assistance of Apps: One More Reason to Love Your Smartphone
• Part 3: Going Beyond Counting Carbs
• Chapter 10: Accounting for Variations in Digestion and Absorption Rates
• Comparing Digestion Speeds for Fluids and Foods
• Gauging the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
• Reducing Blood-Glucose Fluctuations: Tips and Tricks
• Aligning Insulin and Digestion Rates
• Chapter 11: Rethink That Drink
• Noting the Importance of Hydration and Low-Carb Drinks
• Exploring the Pros and Cons of Different Drinks
• It’s Not Just the Carbs — It’s the Calories Too
• Last Call for Alcohol: What’s the Verdict?
• Chapter 12: Let Me Call You Sweetie: Sugars and Substitutes
• Comparing Sugars: The Sugar Showdown
• Examining Sugar Alcohols
• Opting for Alternatives: The Sugar Substitutes
• Part 4: Embracing Whole Health and Happiness
• Chapter 13: Eating for Health and Happiness
• Eating a Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables
• Loading Up on Whole Grains
• Leaning Toward Leaner Proteins
• Daring to Do Dairy
• Focusing on Healthy Fats
• Having Diabetes and Dessert, Too
• Trying Cooking and Serving Tips that Support Health and Weight Goals
• Chapter 14: Reaping the Rewards of Fitness
• Exercising Safely
• Encouraging Exercise for Everyone
• Clarifying What’s Going On Behind the Scenes When You Exercise
• Exercising with Type 1: Staying Safe While Having Fun
• Exercising with Type 2: Why It’s Right for You
• Chapter 15: Getting a Handle on Hypoglycemia
• Understanding Hypoglycemia
• Treating Hypoglycemia
• Strategizing for Common Hypoglycemia Scenarios
• Preventing Hypoglycemia
• Enlisting Your Doctor’s Help
• Chapter 16: Keeping the Beat with a Healthy Heart
• Eating Smart for Your Heart
• Handling the (Blood) Pressure
• Embracing Heart-Healthy Habits
• Chapter 17: Living with Diabetes throughout the Life Cycle
• Raising a Child with Diabetes
• Managing Diabetes in Pregnancy
• Keeping the Golden Years Golden When You Have Diabetes
• Chapter 18: Going Gluten-Free (Or Not): Does the Batter Matter?
• Weighing In on the Gluten-Free Debate: Fad or Fact?
• Against the Grain: Beginning a Gluten-Free Diet
• Staying Gluten-Free Without Nutrient Deficiencies
• Part 5: Sampling Menus Complete with Carb Counts
• Chapter 19: Beginning with Breakfast Menus
• Starting Your Day Right with Breakfast
• Personalizing Your Breakfast Meal Plan
• Chapter 20: Looking for Lunch Menus
• Loving Your Lunch Options
• Personalizing Your Lunch Meal Plan
• Chapter 21: Delving into Dinner Menus
• Determining What’s for Dinner
• Personalizing Your Dinner Meal Plan
• Chapter 22: Surveying Snack Ideas
• Choosing Carb-Controlled Snacks
• Picking Packaged Snacks
• Part 6: The Part of Tens
• Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Monitoring Your Blood Glucose
• Picking a Meter for Your Needs
• Safely Obtaining a Blood Sample
• Acknowledging Error Issues
• Assuring as Much Accuracy as Possible
• Disposing of Lancets and Needles Properly
• Varying Your Test Times
• Knowing Your Blood-Glucose Targets
• Keeping a Log and Reviewing Your Data
• Getting Your A1C Done Regularly
• Considering Continuous Glucose Monitoring
• Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Controlling Carbs
• Saving a Step with a Measuring Cup
• Weighing Fruits in Advance
• Having a Carb-Counting Contest
• Making Better Breakfast Choices
• Packing Your Own Lunch
• Choosing Wisely at the Deli
• Considering the Condiments
• Fitting in a Favorite Dessert
• Planning and Portioning Snacks
• Curbing Late-Night Snacking
• Chapter 25: Ten Worthwhile Websites to Help You Manage Diabetes
• American Diabetes Association
• American Association of Diabetes Educators
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• American Heart Association
• UCSF Diabetes Education Online
• Mayo Clinic
• Joslin Diabetes Center
• U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Composition Databases
• WebMD
• Part 7: Appendixes
• Appendix A: Diabetes Exchange Lists
• Starches
• Fruits
• Milk and Yogurt
• Nonstarchy Vegetables
• Meats and Meat Substitutes
• Fats
• Free Foods
• Appendix B: Conversion Guide
• About the Author
• Advertisement Page
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• End User License Agreement