Advanced Carb Counting & Glycemic Index

Instructor:
Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES
This course is for those who have a basic understanding of carbohydrate gram counting but want to do a better job of matching the amount and timing of mealtime insulin. Accurate carb counting is particularly important to those who are using insulin-to-carb ratios, as well as those trying to carefully manage the amount of carb in their diet. And because not all carbs digest at the same rate, post-meal glucose control hinges on proper insulin timing. Recognizing the “fast” versus the “slow” foods will allow you to avoid the post-meal high/low pitfalls that plague so many insulin users.
Specific topics include:
- The rationale behind counting carbs
- Adjusting for dietary fiber
- Traditional counting techniques
- Use of carb factors
- Portion estimation and conversion to carb grams
- Defining glycemic index
- The benefits of applying glycemic index
- Optimal insulin timing for different food types/combinations
no pressure!