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\u201cOkay, let\u2019s do the math here. There\u2019s 30 milliliters in 1\/8 of a cup, so that means there\u2019s 60 milliliters in 1\/4 cup. This little container is filled with 45 milliliters of granola, and according to the nutritional information on the bag, there\u2019s 38 grams of carbohydrate in 1\/2 cup\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Meal<\/a>Ugh, typing out that sentence was enough to give me another headache. But I was faced with solving this tricky little math problem the other night knowing that the solution would make lunchtime insulin calculations easier for me the next day. Since I\u2019m not a particularly talented mathematician, I walked myself through the problem with my mom. It took us a few minutes, but eventually we determined that the mini vial of granola couldn\u2019t contain more than approximately 12 grams of carbohydrates.<\/p>\n

This scenario is the perfect example of something that I believe isn\u2019t understood or realized by those lacking familiarity with diabetes. I think that people make the assumption that diabetes is more about managing a healthy diet and an exercise routine \u2013 which is true, to an extent \u2013 and less about calculating nutritional content or insulin dosages. In other words, if I elect to order a salad as opposed to a sandwich when dining out, my restaurant companion(s) might think it\u2019s just in an effort to eat healthfully. They forget that it could be more due to the fact that salads are typically lower carb options and therefore easier to calculate when it comes to bolusing.<\/p>\n

I guess what I\u2019m trying to say here is that I find it really frustrating to do the math in more complicated situations such as this, and I\u2019m kind of bitter that most other people I know don\u2019t have to give the nutritional content of foods they consume a second thought. While I wouldn\u2019t wish diabetes on anyone, I do wish for greater consciousness of some of the more complex aspects involved in daily care and management.<\/p>\n

In the grand scheme of things, not every mealtime carb count is going to yield a cut and dry computation. Bear this in mind whether or not you\u2019re someone who\u2019s directly affected by diabetes. That way, you\u2019ll be more understanding when you need to break out the calculator before you break the bread. Just remember that in the end, it\u2019ll be worth it when doing the math improves your accuracy and causes better blood sugars. You\u2019ll be glad you took those extra steps, and whomever you share your meals with will be happy to see you benefiting from it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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