The Pocket Carbohydrate Counter Guide for Diabetes offers the simplest, most accurate strategies for counting carbs and lowering your blood sugar. When you have a strategy for counting carbohydrates, you don't need to consult lists of nutritional information every time you sit down to eat. The Pocket Carbohydrate Counter Guide for Diabetes makes it easy to manage diabetes in your daily life with simple nutritional strategies to accurately count carbs and maintain normal blood sugar levels. Written for recently-diagnosed and long-time diabetes patients alike, this handy pocket reference is a simple solution to eliminate guesswork and confidently judge the carbs in every meal. From setting targets and finding your personal sweet spot, to actionable strategies like meal planning, this carbohydrate counter book makes counting carbs as easy as 1,2,3. Never overestimate or underestimate carbs again. This carbohydrate counter book keeps your blood sugar levels in check with: Effective tools for counting carbs with clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations for accurately measuring carbs, plus alternative methods such as meal planning and balancing your plate Lifestyle advice that includes recommendations for smart snacking, and offers tips on what to order while eating out An introduction on the connection between carbs and diabetes that provides an in-depth look at what happens in your body when you eat carbs, and an overview of foods that contain (and hide) carbs Stop guessing—learn simple strategies for counting carbohydrates and lower your blood sugar with this carbohydrate counter book.

Diabetes-friendly recipes that practically cook themselves Eating right to manage diabetes takes some planning—but with the power of a slow cooker, it's easier than ever. The Diabetes Slow Cooker Cookbook is packed with recipes and guidance that show you how to create balanced, tasty meals that can cook all day with minimal supervision from you. Now you can get the wholesome and nourishing nutrients you need without spending hours in the kitchen. A slow-cooking introduction—Learn how these delicious slow cooker recipes are tailored to meet the nutritional needs of diabetics, so you can feel good about eating them. Full of flavor—Say goodbye to bland and boring—this book helps you cook up healthier versions of the comfort foods you love and discover fresh new flavors. Stay on track—Find easy instructions, clear portion sizes, and full nutritional calculations to help you meet your health goals. Create simple, hands-off meals that fit perfectly into your diet with the Diabetes Slow Cooker Cookbook.

Diabetes-friendly meals made electric pressure cooker fast. Electric pressure cookers (EPCs) make cooking meals for managing diabetes surprisingly quick and easy. This diabetes cookbook offers simple, tasty recipes, especially for the EPC. You'll learn how to get the most out of your appliance and save time and money while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. From Gouda Egg Casserole with Canadian Bacon to Black Bean Chipotle Chili, The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers offers everyday meals that you and your whole family will enjoy. Who knew diabetes-friendly could be this delicious? The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers includes: EASY DIETARY GUIDELINES—Guesswork is eliminated and you'll learn how the EPC helps you stay the course. EPC 101—Step-by-step instructions and tips for using the multifunctional settings help you master the EPC. 80 QUICK & HEALTHY RECIPES—All the recipes in this diabetes cookbook require no more than 40 minutes from start to finish. The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers is the perfect healthy solution for busy (and hungry) people.

The most comprehensive on accurate carb counting-a must-have for the more than 20 million people with diabetes, the 42 million with prediabetes, as well as millions of other carb-conscious eaters. Whether you're following a diet plan that requires carb-counting, you have diabetes, or simply because you are conscious of the quantity of carbs you consume, The Ultimate Guide to Accurate Carb Counting is the all-in-one resource for practically and effectively managing your carb intake. Certified diabetes educator, type 1 diabetic, and Think Like a Pancreas author Gary Scheiner focuses on carb counting in a real-world context, and his explanations and advice-in addition to being complete and thoroughly accurate-are geared towards the most common foods and eating habits. The Ultimate Guide to Accurate Carb Counting tells you everything you need to accurately keep track of your carb intake, including: The basic rationale for and the theory behind carb-counting, as well as explanations of simple to advanced techniques. There is also a comprehensive listing of exchanges, carb factors, and glycemic index values, as well as the carb and fiber values for 2,500 foods.

While nutrition is central to the management of diabetes, there is no onediabetic diet. Nutritional prescriptions depend on the type of diabetes, food preferences, lifestyle, treatment regimen, comorbidities, state of health, and the route of caloric administration. Nutritional Strategies for the Diabetic/Prediabetic Patient is a comprehensive r

The essentials of teaching carbohydrate counting are presented in this revised and much expanded edition. This resource provides clear and practical approaches that will allow you to help your patients achieve glycemic control with Basic or Advanced Carbohydrate Counting. Includes: reasons for teaching carbohydrate counting, which type, and to whom; complete information on both Basic and Advanced Carbohydrate Counting; skills and readiness checklists for patients; case studies; and much more!

Completely updated to match the newest edition of Choose Your Foods: Food Lists for Diabetes Meal Planning, this pocket-sized guide is now better and more complete than ever. Every day and at every meal, millions of people use the food list system to plan meals, make healthier choices, and better estimate portions. This proven system is the most popular approach to diabetes meal planning and has been used by dietitians, diabetes educators, and millions of people with diabetes for more than 70 years. This portable version of the Food Lists takes all of the information from the original and repackages it in a format that's perfect for trips to the grocery store or meals on the go. Updates include new foods, revised portions, and updated meal planning tips and techniques. With more foods, revised portion sizes, and the combined knowledge of the American Diabetes Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this handy guide is the ultimate meal planning tool for everyone with diabetes.

- MyPyramid and MyPyramid for Kids simplify diet and lifestyle planning for all age groups. - NEW assessment tool MEDFICTS (Meat, Eggs, Dairy, Fried foods, In baked goods, Convenience foods, Table fats, Snacks) helps evaluate an individual's diet. - MORE information on limiting sodium intake to fight hypertension and ischemic heart disease. - EXPANDED content on the liver, particularly related to hepatitis. - NEW table lists medications that can impair control of glucose and lipid levels. - NEW information on medications to address the nutritional implications of cancer, HIV infection, and diabetes.

The all-in-one, comprehensive resource for the millions of people with diabetes who use insulin, revised and updated. Few diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to "think like a pancreas" -- to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive, free of medical jargon, and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere, such as: Day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring Designing an insulin program to best match your lifestyle Up-to date medication and technology New insulin formulations and combinations and more With detailed information on new medications and technologies -- both apps and devices -- surrounding insulin, as well as new injection devices, and dietary recommendations, Think Like a Pancreas is the insulin user's go-to guide.

Take Charge...It's Easy! Diabetes has reached near-epidemic proportions in America. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with it, you need to keep blood sugar in normal ranges and avoid serious complications. But how can you help control diabetes and not let it control you? This handy guide offers step-by-step pointers to not only handle diabetes and keep it from getting worse-but also to reverse the harmful effects of the disease. It covers: * What you need to know about the disease * Six simple diet principles that can control blood sugar! * Nutrients with remarkable healing power * Herbs that bring blood sugar down * A smart program for daily testing *The right exercises to do * Essential tips for taking medication * The sugar-stress connection Developed with the help of a team of experts, Control Diabetes in Six Easy Steps, can stop your frustration and fears...and let you take charge of your health. Learn The Truth About Diabetes... * Are there forbidden foods in diabetes therapy? See what few foods are off-limits-and be surprised! * What sugar substitute is not only non-caloric, all-natural, and 250 times sweeter than sugar? If you haven't heard of "stevia," it's time to get the facts! * How hard is it to change your diet? Find six "nothing-to-it" nutrition principles that make meals a cinch. * Can anything repair nerve damage (neuropathy)? Check out alpha lipoic acid...and the top ten nutrients for keeping you complication-free. * Exercise can bring you spectacular health benefits if you prepare. Find out how to protect your feet and keep your glucose from going crazy. * What is the effect of stress on diabetes? Negative emotions can send blood sugar skyrocketing...unless you know what to do. ...And More! Knowledge Is Your Best Weapon To Stop Diabetes