New Era pastries

New Era pastries

Type 1 Diabetes (usually

diagnosed in children)-
inability to MAKE
insulin

Type 2 Diabetes (usually

in adults)-defect in
body’s ability to USE
insulin
 risk factors to developing
diabetes
I lead a fairly inactive lifestyle
I am overweight (exercise fewer than 3 times per week)

I have a poor diet

I am 45 years of age or older Someone in my family has diabetes
I have a medical history that includes cardiovascular disease.

I have had gestational diabetes, or have given birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds

My blood pressure is 140/90mm Hg or higher

I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS I have high cholesterol.

I have been diagnosed with impaired glucose tolerance

I have a medical history that includes cardiovascular disease.

I am of Native American, African American,

Hispanic/Latino, Asian American or Pacific Islander
descent.
 SUGAR HYPE?????

Does sugar cause diabetes??

In the past, people with diabetes were told to completely avoid sugar. Experts thought that
eating sugar would raise blood glucose levels very high.

Research around this issue has shown that while the type of carbohydrate can affect how
quickly blood glucose levels rise, the total amount of carbohydrate you eat affects blood glucose
levels more than the type. Now experts agree that you can substitute small amounts of sugar
for other carbohydrate containing foods into your meal plan and still keep your blood glucose
levels on track.***

So I can eat all the sugar I want??

Sugar not causing diabetes doesn’t mean you can eat all the sugar you may want. Most
sweets contain a large amount of carbohydrate in a very small serving. So you need to be
sure to have a small serving.***

***www.diabetes.org
 Helpful tips

Keep your blood glucose levels on target by substituting small portions of

sweets for other carb-containing foods in your meals and snacks.

Having about 45 to 60 grams at meals is about right. Serving sizes make a

difference. To include sweets in your meal, you can cut back on the other carb-
containing foods at the same meal.

Check the TOTAL CARBOHYDRATES on nutrition labels..

total carbohydrates include sugar,starch,fiber, and sugar alcohols
this gives a good estimate which to use for counting
EAT UP!!!*
*carefully