Question

The recommended carbohydrate intake for adults with diabetes is _____ percent of total kcalories.​

Answer 1

The recommended carbohydrate intake for adults with diabetes is 50% percent of total kcalories.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbohydrate counting for type 1 diabetics helps the patient to adjust the exact amount of insulin they need to eat for their meal, and in adults usually 1 unit of fast or ultra-fast insulin, such as Humulin R, Novolin R or Insunorm R, covers 15 grams of carbohydrates.

In the case of type 2 diabetes, it allows to effectively control the amount of food eaten in meals, helping to maintain calories, controlling weight and avoiding other complications such as metabolic syndrome.

However, this technique should only be initiated by endocrinologist indication and it is essential to follow the diet indicated by the nutritionist, applying the recommended rules.

Answer 2

The answer is 50 % to 60% of the total daily calories. Carbohydrate contains the most glucose and gives the quickest form of energy. Your body modifications 100 percent of carbohydrate into glucose. There are two types of carbohydrate: healthy and not-so-healthy. Carbohydrate has 4 calories per gram.