Carbohydrate Counting

Question 1

What does HbA1c measure?

Answer 1

Glycaemic control over the previous three months

Question 2

What is the normal level of ketones?

Answer 2

<0.6 mmol/L

Question 3

Why are bedtime glucose levels higher for diabetics?

Answer 3

Because we dont want to risk hypoglycaemia overnight

Question 4

What does carbohydrate counting mean?

Answer 4

People who require insulin can look at their meals, determine the number of carbohydrates and adjust their insulin accordingly

Question 5

What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

Answer 5

Complex/starchy carbohydrates

Sugars

Question 6

What are free sugars?

Answer 6

Sugars added to food and drink in any form whether by the manufacturer, cook or consumer

Question 7

What is the glycaemic index?

Answer 7

The ranking of how quickly each carbohydrate-based food and drink makes blood glucose levels rise after eating

Question 8

What is one carbohydrate portion equal to?

Answer 8

10g Carbohydrate

Question 9

How does alcohol change the insulin requirement?

Answer 9

IT DOESNT - alcohol can increase the risk of hypoglycaemia

Question 10

What are the benefits of carbohydrate counting?

Answer 10

Allows more freedom in the diet

Improves glycaemic control