Advanced Carb Counting & Glycemic Index

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