Diabetes - CHO Counting Flashcards
1
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Methods (9)
A
Structured education programmes CHO Food labels Food tables Weighing scales Handy measures CHO portions Books/apps Poor maths
2
Q
Structured education programmes
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DAFNE
KICK-OFF
3
Q
CHO
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Pt needs to be able to identify + quantify
4
Q
Food labels
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Look at 100g + portion size (check if correct)
Use total CHO not just sugars
5
Q
Food tables
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Use portion size book
Create for local pop with commonly used foods
Inc handy measures + portion weight
Inc sweet treats
6
Q
Weighing scales
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Accuracy
Pasta/rice/cereal hard to estimate
Convert to handy measures
7
Q
Handy measures
A
USA cup not same as UK so have to buy
Tbsp or portions
Useful for when eating away from home
8
Q
CHO portions
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1 CP = 10g CHO
1 CP = xµ insulin
List handy measures of foods 10-15g CHO (e.g. 1 apple)
9
Q
Books/ Apps
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Carbs + cals
10
Q
Poor maths
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Calculator
1µ/10g CHO
Worked examples
Pre-programme bolus dose at set time
