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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Chalmers, Karen.
16 myths of a diabetic diet / Karen Hanson Chalmers, Amy Peterson Campbell.—2nd ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-58040-287-3 (alk. paper)
eISBN 978-1-58040-374-0
1. Diabetes—Diet therapy. 2. Medical misconceptions. I. Campbell, Amy Peterson, 1964- II. Title. III. Title: Sixteen myths of a diabetic diet.
RC662.C45 2007
616.4’620654—dc22
2007021343
eISBN: 9781580403740
To our patients, friends, and family memberswith diabetes, who have taught us so much aboutwhat it means to live with diabetes.
To my husband, Rob. As a person who has lived with diabetesfor more than 30 years, you’re an inspiration and role model forchildren and adults with diabetes. Thanks for all that you do. —A.P.C.
To Kara, Nate, and Erin: You have all demonstratedincredible strength, support, and courage during challengingtimes. Thank you. To Gabriella: A strong and beautifulgift who has brought joy into our lives.—K.H.C.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY VERSUS THE DIABETIC DIET
Myth: People with diabetes must avoid all foods that contain sugar.
Myth: People with diabetes should follow a high-protein diet to stay healthy and strong.
Myth: People with diabetes have to follow a rigid fat-free diet.
Myth: People with diabetes should only eat sugar-free foods.
Chapter 7: CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING AND THE GLYCEMIC INDEX
Myth: People with diabetes need to only look at sugar and calories on food labels.
Chapter 9: DIABETES AND BODY WEIGHT
Chapter 10: DIABETES AND THE USE OF SUPPLEMENTS
Myth: People with diabetes should take special dietary supplements.