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Now that you have read this information, you are ready to calculate the amount of carbohydrate you are eating.

Talk with your doctor, registered dietitian, or certified diabetes educator

If you have questions about this information, take it with you when you visit your doctor. If you need help with carbohydrate counting or menu planning, talk with a registered dietitian. If you have been keeping a diet record, take it with you when you visit your doctor or dietitian.

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Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS Last Updated: December 4, 2007
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Lois Jovanovic, MD - Endocrinology

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