Understanding Carbohydrates Can Really Impact Your Diabetes

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Understanding Carbohydrates Can Really Impact Your Diabetes Carbohydrates are the macronutrient that impact blood sugars the most, as well as the bodies main source of fuel. People with diabetes can eat carbohydrates, but the type and the amount matters. Understanding how carbohydrates affect blood sugar, as well as how to recognize, count and choose healthy ones is critical for diabetes management. Get the info you need to help you modify your carbohydrate intake today.   Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Expert Hidden Sources of Carbohydrates That May Shock You Certain foods may contain hidden sources of carbohydrates would could negatively affect weight and blood sugar control in people with Type 2 diabetes. Recipe ingredients such as condiments, sauces, bread crumbs and... READ NOW Share Carbohydrate Counting-Should You Do It? The American Diabetes Association advises that monitoring carbohydrate intake whether by carbohydrate counting or experienced-based estimation remains a key strategy in achieving glycemic control... READ NOW Share Top 4 Types of Carbohydrate Counting Necessities Modifying carbohydrate intake by keeping portions consistent can help the body to regulate blood sugars and result in weight loss (which helps your body to use insulin). One of the ways to do this is to eat the same amount of carbohydrates at around the same time daily. To do this you may need certain tools... READ NOW Share What's the Carbohydrate Content of Corn? Sweet corn is indicative of summer - most often it's a staple food at barbecues and outdoor cookouts. And rightfully so - not only is it delicious, it's good for you too. In fact, fresh sweet corn is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, B vitamins and carotenoids, such as leutin and zeaxanthin.. READ NOW Share How do Carbohydrates Affect Blood Sugar? Once you know where carbohydrates come from, its important to understand how different carbohydrates affect blood sugar. When metabolized, carbohydrates get broken down and turn into sugar...   READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • The best foods for healthy teeth in kids • How Can You Tell if Someone Has Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease? • Stretch and Release Your Groin Muscles - It's Good for Your Back! • 8 Surprising Causes of Weight Gain • Building Muscle on a Budget • Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy • 8 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight • 10 Non-Evidence Based Treatments to Avoid in Pediatrics Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved