Juvenile Diabetes

Children with diabetes can particularly benefit from eating a low G.I. diet. For parents of diabetic children, ensuring their children get the right food at the right times of day is a major struggle. Following the low G.I. eating plan will not only ensure that these children are getting an excellent balance of nutritrients but that the carbohydrates they're consuming are being digested slowly and steadily, keeping their blood sugar levels steady. In Part One, the authors give special attention to matching food and insulin and providing detailed answers to the most frequently asked questions. In Part Two they show how the GI factor is best applied to different ages of eating. It includes meal ideas and practical tips for coping with issues unique to infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents.