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Chapter 5
Appendices

2. Carbohydrate Counting Method
The “Carbohydrate Counting Method” is another way of
incorporating different kinds of carbohydrate-rich foods into the meal
plan. To use this system, people with DM need to be familiar with the
carbohydrate content of foods. The total carbohydrate allotment for the
day must also be known. It is important not to lose sight of the overall
nutritional quality of food when counting the carbohydrates in foods,
otherwise the diet may end up being high in fat or sodium (salt).

No matter whether the “Carbohydrate Exchange Method” or the
“Carbohydrate Counting Method” is applied, people with DM should
follow a healthy diet which is low in fat, sugar and sodium (salt),
and high in dietary fibre. The advice of dietitians or other healthcare
professionals can be sought on further details.

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