Complete Guide to Carb Counting, 5th Edition

1 What Is Carb Counting?  1
2 Basic Carb Counting  11
3 The Food Label Has the Facts  19
4 Measuring Foods: A Key to Your Success  35
5 Keeping Track 43
6 Protein, Fat, and Alcohol Count, Too 51
7 Carb Counting with Convenience Foods and Recipes 59
8 Carb Counting Restaurant Meals and Takeout Food 67
9 Blood Glucose Pattern Management: Fine-Tuning Your Plan 75
10 Insulin and Other Blood Glucose–Lowering Medications 85
11 Basal/Bolus Insulin Therapy 99
Appendix 1: Carb Counts of Everyday Foods 111
Appendix 2: Carb Counting Resources 127
Index 133