The leading authorities on the glycemic index fully explain why the index is one of the most powerful tools available to control Type 1 diabetes. Special attention is given to techniques for regulating food intake and insulin levels. Meal ideas and practical tips for coping with issues unique to various age groups are also included.

Preface

xi

How to Use This Book

xiii

PART 1: The Glucose Revolution And Diabetes

What is the Glucose Revolution?

3

(2)

The Glycemic Index and Diabetes

5

(3)

Diabetes and Carbohydrates

8

(3)

What Type of Carbohydrate?

11

(2)

Sources of Carbohydrate

13

(2)

Why We Need More Carbohydrate

15

(2)

The Glycemic Index: Some Background

17

(4)

How We Measure the Glycemic Index

21

(6)

PART 2: The Glycemic Index And Your Child

Low G.I. Diets for Children

27

(3)

Who Benefits from Low G.I. Foods?

30

(2)

The Food Pyramid for Children

32

(2)

Blood Sugar and Exercise

34

(3)

Blood Sugar Guidelines

37

(2)

Handling Low Blood Sugar

39

(4)

Sick Day Hypoglycemia

43

(6)

PART 3: Food Basics

Cereals and Grain Foods

49

(4)

Vegetables

53

(2)

Fruit

55

(2)

Dairy Foods

57

(2)

Meat and Meat Alternatives

59

(2)

Fats and Oils

61

(2)

Sugar

63

(6)

PART 4: Age-Specific Information For Diabetic Children

Babies

69

(5)

Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers

74

(4)

School-Age Children

78

(4)

Teenagers

82

(8)

The Food Pyramid for Adolescents and Teenagers

90

(5)

PART 5: The Glycemic Index Menu Planner For Children And Teens

Breakfast

95

(4)

Lunches and Sandwich Fillers

99

(3)

Main Meals for Children and Teens

102

(4)

Just Desserts

106

(2)

Low G.I. Snacks

108

(2)

Party Ideas

110

(5)

PART 6: Your Questions Answered

The Meal Skippers

115

(2)

No Special Treats Required

117

(1)

Candy Concerns

118

(1)

Hypoglycemia After Sports

118

(1)

Infant and Toddler Concerns

119

(6)

PART 7: The G.I. Tables

How to Use the G.I. Tables

125

(2)

The Glycemic Index Tables

127

(16)

For More Information

143

(4)

About the Authors

147

(4)

Acknowledgments

151

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