When it comes to counting calories, diabetics have to pay very strict attention to the numbers. For those with Type 1 diabetes, the general rule of thumb is that they need 16 calories per pound of weight. For Type 2 diabetics, instead of figuring calories, they are generally told to get between 1500 and 1800 calories per day. This can, of course, vary from person to person. Generally, diabetics need to get between 40 and 60 of their total calories from carbohydrates since they help increase the blood glucose level. This means a diet high in fruit, milk, and starch. Meats, on the other hand, do little to adjust the blood sugar level. While all calories or carbohydrates should be counted, there are some “free” foods—anything with less than 20 calories and 5 grams of carbohydrate is free, meaning you can eat or drink them without including them in your counting. This includes water, broth, coffee, tea, diet sodas, and sugar-free Jell-O.
Via Endocrine Web
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