Complete Guide to Carbohydrate Counting 5th Edition explains how to assess carbohydrate intake to support better blood glucose management for people living with diabetes. It includes basic and advanced techniques, and includes related guidance on medications such as insulin and blood glucose pattern management.
This title meets the 2025 Standards of Care in Diabetes from the American Diabetes Association, as well as the Association's latest nutrition guidance.
1 What Is Carb Counting? 1
2 Basic Carb Counting 11
3 The Food Label Has the Facts 19
4 Measuring Foods: A Key to Your Success 35
5 Keeping Track 43
6 Protein, Fat, and Alcohol Count, Too 51
7 Carb Counting with Convenience Foods and Recipes 59
8 Carb Counting Restaurant Meals and Takeout Food 67
9 Blood Glucose Pattern Management: Fine-Tuning Your Plan 75
10 Insulin and Other Blood GlucoseLowering Medications 85
11 Basal/Bolus Insulin Therapy 99
Appendix 1: Carb Counts of Everyday Foods 111
Appendix 2: Carb Counting Resources 127
Index 133
Complete Guide to Carbohydrate Counting 5th Edition is authored by the American Diabetes Association to comply with the 2025 Standards of Care in Diabetes.
