HOW TO COUNT CARBOHYDRATES USING FOOD LABELS
This is a simple guide to counting carbohydrates. All diabetics should know how to do this, as it directly impacts your blood sugar.
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First, take a look at the nutrition information label on any food product. The three main things to look at, for our purpose, is serving size, carbohydrates, and fiber. The number of carbohydrates are listed outright. Keep in mind that this is the number per serving, not for the entire package. This means if that can of green beans says 10 grams of carbohydrates, and there are 2 servings per can, then the entire can of beans has 20 grams of carbohydrates.
The next thing is the fiber. Fiber is listed because it slows down the body's absorption of carbohydrates, delaying them from being turned into sugar. Some fiber doesn't even get absorbed at all. It's important to note that the fiber count is already included in the total carb count on US labels. For those not in the US, you may need to add fiber back to the listed "total" to get the true total carbohydrate count.
There is another value listed under carbohydrates, called sugars. This number refers to the grams of added sugars used in the product. Sometimes it will also list sugar alcohols. Despite what you may have heard, sugar alcohols can still have a significant impact on our blood sugar as diabetics. This is why we don't blow them off. They are also included in the total carb count.

ADA and food giants

 Everyone, this woe is controversial with doctors, diabetic educators, and dieticians. The reason being they were given all their information by the ADA, which is supported by big pharmaceutical companies, and food industry giants such as Post and General Mills. If you look at my other post you will see much more recent research about how this is a very safe way of eating, even with the high fat intake. But the ADA refuses to acknowledge these facts. There are cancer centers, pediatric Type 1 centers, pediatric and adult neurological centers and clinics now using this way of eating for their clients. Carbohydrates have such an adverse effect on the human body it's incredible. T1D's for the first time are now having fewer highs and lows with this woe, getting caught up with their peers in their education, cancer cells are starved of their vital nutrient-carbs, neuro patients are having improvement in neurological function as well as fewer seizures on this woe. So as youself a few questions, do your own research. If you know that your diabetic team isn't going to be supportive then make a choice to just give less details about your woe or find a new team. This is your body, please get educated, and make decisions for yourself and don't just follow the advice of others blindly.

SUCCESS STORY

Elizabeth Pfiefer

For anyone new and questioning if a low carb way of eating will work for you, take a look: I am now fully insulin dependent, on a pump because of years of trying to eat ADA, taking sulfonylureas and ignoring my condition. Since finding Dr. Bernstein's plan and groups like this, and learning to test every food that goes in my mouth, this is a typical day. My neuropathy is reversing, my retinopathy has stopped progressing, my kidney function now tests normal, and my 3-year old foot ulcer has healed.
Diabetic for over 30 years, and my doctors are amazed that reversal of complications can occur - because they, like me, took for granted the idea that the progression of side effects and complications is simply what happens.
I am so blessed to have you guys on my side.