
The following food label shows 12 grams of carbohydrates for each 1 piece serving. If your carbohydrate
ratio is 1 unit of insulin for every 12 grams of carbohydrate, you would need 1 unit of insulin for each 1
piece serving of this food.
Nutrition Facts
Serv
ing Size 1 piece (20g)
Serving per Container 22
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 50
Fat Calories: 0
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 0g
Total Carbohydrates 12g
Sugars 11g
Protein 0g
Fat and blood glucose
Although fat does not have carbohydrate, it may affect your blood glucose level. Y
our blood glucose can be
normal two hours after a meal with high fat foods. However, four to six hours later your blood glucose will
increase. That is because the fat slows down the rate the carbohydrates are absorbed in that meal.
Foods with fat include:
• margarine • oils • mayonnaise
• salad dressing • nuts • fried foods
• butter • sour cream • whole milk
• cream cheese • bacon • high fat meats
Doctors and health experts suggest that all people, with or without diabetes, eat less total fat—namely
less saturated fat. If you have high cholesterol or are trying to lose weight, it is key to limit the amount of
fat you eat per day
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