Get Schooled in Carb-Counting for Diabetes

1. True or False: People with diabetes should try to get half their calories from carbs every day.

• True
• False

2. Estimate the carbohydrate count in this fast-food meal from Wendy’s: 1 Small Chocolate Frosty, 1 Jr. Cheeseburger, and 1 Small French Fries.

• 50 grams of carbs
• 96 grams of carbs
• 120 grams of carbs

3. True or False: If something is a plant and grows from the ground, that means it doesn't have carbohydrates in it.

• True
• False

4. True or False: Sugars and starches raise your blood sugar, while fiber does not.

• True
• False

5. Which vegetables are considered "free foods" because they don't have a significant amount of carbohydrates in them?

• Sweet potatoes, corn, onion
• Broccoli, carrots, kale
• Peas, kidney beans, potatoes

6. True or False: If a candy says it's "sugar-free," that means it's automatically very low in carbs, and I don't need to be aware of how much of it I eat.

• True
• False

7. The best way to treat low blood sugar is with about 15 grams of carbs. Which of the following would be the best choice:

• 6 glucose tablets OR 1/2 cup of milk OR 2 bananas
• 1/2 cup of orange juice OR four glucose tablets OR 8 Ritz Crackers
• 1 cup of ice cream OR 1 cup of orange juice

8. Which has the most carbohydrates?

• 1 serving (2/3 c.) Breyer's Chocolate ice cream
• 1 plain bagel with two tablespoons of cream cheese
• 1 serving (1 c.) Kellogg's Raisin Bran with skim milk

9. True or False: Being diagnosed with diabetes means your days of indulging in occasional treats foods like candy, ice cream, and chips are over.

• True
• False