Carbohydrate Counting

Count the carbohydrates you consume instead of sugar. The thinking used to be that sugar affected blood sugar more so in comparison to other types of carbohydrates. That thinking has shifted. Sugar has no greater effect on blood sugar than other carbohydrates. All carbohydrates are considered fairly equal as far as affecting blood sugar.

The main goal with diabetes is controlling blood sugar and avoiding complications. Eating even amounts of carbohydrates throughout the day can help control blood sugar.

• Be aware of eating "empty calorie" carbohydrates (soda pop, cookies, etc.).
• Focus on eating a variety of nutrient dense carbohydrate foods including grains, whole fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy products.
• The next time you look at a food label count the total carbohydrate, not the sugar.

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Increasing Activity

Strive to increase your daily activity! Walking is a great way to improve physical activity and burn calories. Lacking energy or time? Try breaking your walks down into 3 - 20 minute sessions or 2 - 30 minute sessions each day.

Here are some simple tips for increasing activity:

• take the stairs instead of the elevator,
• park your car far away from the store so you walk further,
• walk during your lunch hour,
• skip the TV and opt for a 30 minute walk,
• park the golf cart and walk 9 holes.

Always talk with your doctor prior to starting an exercise program. Ask your doctor what type of exercise and how much exercise is right for you.

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