Practical Carbohydrate Counting A How-to-Teach Guide for Health Professionals

by Warshaw, Hope S.; Bolderman, Karen M.

• ISBN13: 9781580402828
• ISBN10: 1580402828
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-05
• Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONAL BOOK GROUP

Summary

Teach your patients how to count carbs and they count on a healthier lifestylePractical Carbohydrate Countingoffers youhelpful methods for teaching carbohydrate counting and goodnutrition skills to your patients.

Author Biography

Hope S.Warshaw, M.M.Sc., R.D.,C.D.E. is anationally recognized expert on healthy eating and weight control. She isthe author of numerous books, including the American Diabetes Association’sComplete Guide to Carb Counting, Guide to Healthy Restaurant Eating, andDiabetes Meal Planning Made Easy.

Karen M. Bolderman, R.D., L.D.N.,C.D.E. is a recognized expert in carbohydrate counting.She is the author of numerous books, including the ADA’s Putting YourPatients on the Pump, an influential work on the details of insulin pumps.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
What, Why, Who, and How Much?	p. 5
Basic Carbohydrate Counting
Assessing Knowledge and Skills	p. 11
Concepts to Teach-From Basic Nutrition to Meal Planning	p. 17
Concepts to Teach-Counting Carb, Reading Food Labels, and Measuring Portions	p. 31
Basic Carbohydrate Counting Case Studies	p. 39
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting
Concepts to Teach-Advanced Carbohydrate Counting	p. 51
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting and Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion	p. 69
Pattern Management for Glycemic Control	p. 85
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting Case Studies	p. 101
Related Topics
Impact on Glycemia of Dietary Components Beyond Carbohydrate	p. 121
Impact on Glycemia of Non-Dietary Factors	p. 133
Blood Glucose-Lowering and Related Medications	p. 145
Process to Develop and Maintain Personal Carbohydrate Counts	p. 157
Appendices
Resources for Carbohydrate Counting and Insulin Pump Therapy	p. 163
Blood Glucose-Lowering Medications	p. 169
Sample Record-Keeping for Basic and Advanced Carbohydrate Counting	p. 175
Reference List	p. 185
Index	p. 193
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