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A glance at meal planning for people with diabetes  Highlights the importance of monitoring carbohydrate consumption in order to better manage blood glucose levels. Provides advice on how to prepare meals with appropriate serving sizes. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS) Basic carbohydrate counting for diabetes management  Provides access to a carbohydrate counting tool, outlines the steps to use in determining the carbohydrate content in recipes, and presents two sample recipes that illustrate calculations of carbohydrate content. Includes links to related resources. Source: Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) From: Nutrition guidelines, tools and resources Basic carbohydrate counting for diabetes management  Outlines the steps for counting carbohydrates to achieve better management of blood glucose levels. Explains how to calculate the carbohydrate content for one serving of a food using the 'Nutrition Facts' table found on food labels. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) From: Basic carbohydrate counting for diabetes management Beyond the basics  Introduces a new meal planning poster to be made available through diabetes educators. Includes a backgrounder, frequently asked questions, tips for educators and consumers and a literature order form. Source: Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) Canadian community health survey, cycle 2.2, nutrition (2004): nutrient intakes from food: provincial, regional and national summary data tables, volume 1  Provides summary data tables about the nutrient intakes from food obtained by Canadians in 2004 by geographical areas. Presents intakes of total energy and percentage of total energy from fats, protein, and carbohydrates. Includes information on the intakes of fibre, cholesterol, Vitamin A and C, calcium, and sodium. Source: Health Canada Carbohydrate counting for people with diabetes who do not use insulin  Describes the benefits of carbohydrate counting for people with type 2 diabetes and who do not require insulin. Defines carbohydrate counting, explains why it is done and provides tips for successful counting. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Glycemic index explained  Defines glycemic index (GI) and outlines the health benefits of eating foods with a lower GI. Explains the factors that influence the glycemic index rating of foods and factors that influence the body's glycemic response. Lists examples of lower and higher GI foods. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) How do I count carbohydrates if I have diabetes?  Describes both basic and advanced carbohydrate counting. Explains how to decipher the nutritional information on food labels with regard to carbohydrates and how to assess foods that have no nutritional information available. Includes references for both consumers and for health intermediaries. Prepared for the CHN by the Dietitians of Canada. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: healthy eating I have diabetes; do I need to eliminate all sweet foods from my diet?  Discusses how much sugar and sweet food people with diabetes can include as part of their daily meal plan. Includes lists of resources for consumers and for health care professionals. Prepared by the Dietitians of Canada. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: healthy eating I work evening and night shifts. Can you give me ideas for healthy food choices?  Discusses the effect a meal that is composed mainly of carbohydrate-rich foods has on the body compared to one that is protein-rich. Presents menu suggestions and eating strategies that will encourage appropriate waking and sleeping schedules for shift workers. Created for the Canadian Health Network by the Dietitians of Canada. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: healthy eating
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