EXPLORE
Get Ready to Maximise the Benefits of Carbs
Print this page - Text size: Normal | Large | Big
Understanding ‘carbs’ is central to successful diabetes management. This section is about how much carbohydrate is in different foods and the effect it has on blood glucose levels (‘glycaemic index’).
And . . .
Don’t forget what you have already learnt about how much carbohydrate you need, when you need it, and what type is best (refer to page 12 of The Traffic Light Guide book). Putting it all together will help you manage your blood glucose levels better.
This means:
  • knowing how much carbohydrate you eat in meals and snacks
  • thinking about when you eat and how your insulin regimen works in relation to the food – your health care team will help you find an insulin regimen that best matches your eating
  • ensure adequate activity patterns
  • being aware of the type of carbohydrate you eat
  • experimentation and a wider food choice
  • greater confidence about managing diabetes.
As discussed in earlier sections, carbohydrates are an important source of energy for your body. They also play an important part in managing your blood glucose levels.
  • all carbohydrates, both sugars and starches, are broken down in the body to glucose that provides the body with energy. Understanding more about how carbohydrate foods affect your blood glucose level will allow you to experiment with different food and expand the range of food you eat giving you greater confidence about managing diabetes.

A blood glucose meter gives daily information about blood glucose levels.
Get Ready to Maximise the Benefits of Carbs
GO TO SECTION:






HOMEPAGE
ABOUT US
CONTACT US
LINKS
Carb Counter App
SHOP
Food Facts
Food and What’s in It
Red Light Section
Stop to Consider Where These Foods Fit In
Some examples
Amber Light Section
Get Ready to Maximise the Benefits of Carbs
Green Light Section
Go Ahead and Include These Foods Freely
 
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diabetes?
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Other Types of Diabetes
Hypoglycaemia
Hyperglycaemia
Ketoacidosis
Legal
©2011 The Traffic Light Guide
Disclaimer
Terms and Conditions
Site Map
Green Light Section Section start page Amber Light Section Red Light Section