Carbohydrate consumption has a direct and almost immediate effect on blood glucose levels. Carbohydrate counting is a popular meal planning approach that is easily mastered and can help patients achieve and maintain optimal blood glucose goals. Diabetes educators and dietitians, Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, and Karen Bolderman, RD, LDN, CDE present the essentials on this increasingly popular meal planning technique. This resource provides clear, practical approaches for health care professionals to help their patients achieve glycemic control by active carbohydrate counting. The second...