People with pre-diabetes and diabetes pay a lot of attention to carbohydrate because it is the primary determinant of post-meal blood glucose levels. Carbohydrate is one of the three building blocks that make up all the foods you eat. The other two are protein and fat. Whether or not you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, carbohydrate is an important part of a healthy eating plan because carbohydrate-rich foods provide energy, fiber and important vitamins and minerals.
Everybody (even people with pre-diabetes or diabetes) needs to eat some carbohydrate each day. In fact, the average minimum daily amount of carbohydrate recommended, or the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance), is 130 grams/day.
With only 5 grams of digestible carbohydrate per serving (2 ounces dry or about 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked), Dreamfields pasta can easily fit into most meal-time carbohydrate goals.*
How Many Carbs Do You Need Daily?
Most women trying to manage blood glucose levels need about 45-60 grams of carbohydrate at each of three meals and 15 grams carbohydrate for snacks as needed. Most men trying to manage blood glucose levels need about 60-75 grams of carbohydrate at each of three meals and 15-30 grams carbohydrate for snacks as needed. The amount that you need depends on your age, weight, activity, and any diabetes medications you may take. Consult with a registered dietitian to discuss how much carbohydrate is right for you at each meal and snack (if snack(s) are needed).
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