wHAT IS CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING?

Carbohydrate counting is a meal planning method. This method is based on how many grams
of carbohydrate you eat at each meal and focuses on foods that increase glucose the most.
This allows you to be flexible and enjoy carbohydrates throughout the day. The total number of
carbohydrates eaten at every meal is based on your activity level, height and current weight.

sTEPS IN CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING

1. Identify foods that have carbohydrates.

Know what a carbohydrate serving is. (Check out our list of servings)

One serving or choice = 15 grams of carbohydrate

Examples of carbohydrate serving…

2.Decide how many servings you will eat each day.

3.Spread your carbohydrate servings over the entire day.

4.Check your glucose two hours after the start of a meal.

If your glucose is greater than 180 mg/dL, you may need to adjust your carbohydrate intake.

Carbohydrates needs vary for each person. A Registered Dietitian of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist can determine how mnay carbohydrate grams are right for you.

Grams of Carbohydrate	How To Count
0-5 grams	Do not count
6-10 grams	Counts as 1/2 carbohydrate serving
11-20 grams	Counts as 1 carbohydrate serving
21-25 grams	Counts as 1 1/2 carbohydrate servings
26-35 grams	Counts as 2 carbohydrate servings

This site is for educational purposes only. Talk to your doctor or healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health.