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Nova Max (BD Interactiv)
www.bd.com/diabetes/
ReliOn: My Care Team
800-631-0076
www.mycareteam.com
Roche: Accu-Chek 360°
www.accu-chek.com/us
Home A1c
Bayer (A1c Now)
800-348-8100
http://www.simplewins.com/sections/Monitor/meters/a1c/overview
Heritage Labs (Appraise A1c test kit)
888-764-2384
www.appraisetests.com/p-1-blood-collection-kit-a1c
Walmart (ReliOn A1c test kit)
www.walmart.com/ip/ReliOn-A1c-Test/10575934
Ketone Testing
Abbott Diabetes Care (Precision Xtra blood ketone meter)
888-522-5226
www.abbottdiabetescare.com
Bayer Health Care (ketostix and ketodiastix)
800-348-8100
www.bayercarediabetes.com
Nova Biomedical (Nova Max Plus blood ketone meter)
800-681-7390
www.novacares.com
Hypoglycemia Treatment
Can-Am Care (Dex4 products)
888-400-9770
www.dex4.com
PBM Products (GlucoBurst)
800-485-9809
www.glucoburst.com
Paddock Laboratories (glucose tubes)
800-328-5113
www.glutose.com
ReliOn
800-461-7448
www.relion.com
Supply Cases
Cooler Concepts (Frio cooling wallets)
866-690-3746
www.coolerconcept.com
Fifty50 Medical (SportKids supply cases)
800-746-7505
www.fifty50pharmacy.com
Medicool, Inc. (insulated storage/travel cases)
800-433-2469
www.medicool.com
Medical Identification
Fifty50 Medical (SportKids ID)
800-746-7505
www.fifty50pharmacy.com
Lauren’s Hope Medical ID Bracelets
800-360-8680
www.laurenshope.com
Medic Alert Foundation
800-432-5378
www.medicalert.org
Rescue Me IDs
866-713-3808
www.rescuemeIDs.com
Adaptive Devices
BD (Magni-Guide)
888-232-2737
www.bddiabetes.com
Diagnostic Devices (Prodigy talking meters)
800-243-2636
www.prodigymeter.com
LS&S Group (catalog of products for those with visual, hearing, or dexterity limitations)
800-468-4789
www.lssproducts.com
Owen Mumford (Autoject 2)
(UK) 01993 812021
www.owenmumford.com/en/range/8/autoject-2
Suppliers
Byram Healthcare (mail-order diabetes supplies)
877-902-9726
www.byramhealthcare.com
Diabetes Mall (discounted diabetes products)
www.diabetesnet.com
Diabetes Specialty Center (mail-order diabetes supplies)
800-775-4372
www.diabetesspecialty.com
APPENDIX
A
Logsheets
APPENDIX
B
Carb Factors
almonds
.07
almonds, honey roasted
.14
apple juice
.11
apples, raw
.12
applesauce, sweetened
.18
applesauce, unsweetened
.10
apricots
.08
artichokes
.05
asparagus, raw
.02
bagels, plain
.51
baking chocolate
.64
bananas
.21
beans, baked, homemade
.15
beans, green
.02
beans, kidney
.16
beans, lima
.09
beef jerky
.09
beef stew, canned entrée
.05
beer, light
.10
beer, regular
.30
biscuits, plain or buttermilk
.47
blackberries, raw
.07
blueberries, raw
.11
bread crumbs
.70
bread stuffing
.18
bread, cornbread
.45
bread, French
.48
bread, Italian
.47
bread, raisin
.48
bread, white
.47
bread, whole-wheat
.39
broccoli, raw
.02
cabbage, raw
.03
cake, angel food
.56
cake, chocolate with chocolate frosting
.51
cake, chocolate without frosting
.57
cake, coffeecake
.44
cake, cupcakes
.60
cake, fruitcake
.48
cake, pound
.62
cake, sponge
.95
candies, butterscotch
.75
candies, caramel
.78
candies, fudge
.98
candies, hard
.93
candies, jellybeans
.68
candies, M&M
.44
candies, milk chocolate
.55
candies, milk chocolate–coated peanuts
.64
candies, milk chocolate–coated raisins
.64
candies, semisweet chocolate
.57
carbonated beverage, cola
.10
carbonated beverage, ginger ale
.80
carrots, baby, raw
.06
cashew nuts, dry
.29
catsup
.25
cauliflower
.02
celery
.01
cereal, All-Bran, Kellogg’s
.43
cereal, Apple Jacks, Kellogg’s
.87
cereal, Captain Crunch, Quaker
.82
cereal, Cheerios, General Mills
.67
cereal, Corn Flakes, Kellogg’s
.83
cereal, corn grits
.12
cereal, Cream of Wheat
.11
cereal, crispy rice
.87
cereal, Frosted Flakes, Kellogg’s
.89
cereal, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Kellogg’s
.71
cereal, Fruit Loops, Kellogg’s
.86
cereal, Grape-Nuts, Kraft
.72
cereal, Lucky Charms, General Mills
.79
cereal, oatmeal, Quaker
.14
cereal, oats, regular and quick and instant
.09
cereal, Quaker Oats, Quaker
.61
cereal, Raisin Bran, Kellogg’s
.63
cereal, Rice Krispies, Kellogg’s
.85
cereal, Shredded Wheat, Kraft
.71
cereal, Wheaties, General Mills
.72
cheese, Cheddar
.01
cheese, cream
.02
cheese, mozzarella
.02
cheese, Parmesan, grated
.03
cheese, ricotta
.05
cheese, Swiss
.03
cherries
.14
chicken pot pie
.18
chili with beans
.07
coleslaw
.10
cookies, animal crackers
.73
cookies, chocolate chip
.64
cookies, chocolate sandwich
.67
cookies, graham crackers
.74
cookies, oatmeal
.65
cookies, oatmeal raisin
.64
cookies, sugar-free
.65
corn, sweet, white, raw
.16
couscous, cooked
.21
crackers, cheese
.55
crackers, Matzo
.80
crackers, saltines
.68
cranberries
.08
cranberry juice
.14
cream puffs (including éclair)
.22
cream, sour
.04
croissants, butter
.43
croutons
.68
cucumbers, plain with peel
.01
daiquiri
.06
danish, cinnamon
.43
doughnuts, chocolate glazed
.55
doughnuts, plain
.48
eggs, whole, cooked, fried
.01
English muffins, whole wheat
.33
frozen yogurt, chocolate, soft serve
.22
grapefruit, raw
.06
grapes, red or green
.16
gravy, beef
.04
hummus
.08
ice cream, chocolate
.27
ice cream, vanilla soft serve
.22
ice cream, vanilla
.23
kiwifruit
.11
lettuce, raw
.01
macaroni and cheese
.10
macaroni, cooked
.27
mangos, raw
.15
melons, cantaloupe
.07
melons, honeydew
.08
milk, low-fat
.05
muffins, blueberry
.45
mushrooms, raw
.02
noodles, egg
.23
onion rings
.36
onions, raw
.06
oranges, raw
.09
oranges, raw with peel
.11
pancakes, plain from recipe
.28
peaches, raw
.09
peanut butter, smooth
.13
peanuts, dry-roasted
.13
peanuts, Spanish
.08
pears, raw
.12
peas, green, raw
.09
pecans
.04
peppers, sweet, green, raw
.04
pickles, cucumber, dill
.02
pie, apple
.32
pie, blueberry
.33
pie, Boston cream
.41
pie crust, cookie
.62
pie, pumpkin
.24
piña colada
.22
pineapple, raw
.11
pistachio nuts, raw
.17
pizza, pepperoni
.27
pizza, plain
.32
plums, raw
.11
popcorn, air-popped
.62
popcorn, caramel-coated
.73
popcorn, cheese-flavored
.41
popcorn, oil-popped
.47
potato, baked, flesh and skin
.22
potato chips
.48
potato pancakes
.26
potato salad
.09
potatoes, French fried
.27
potatoes, hash brown
.26
potatoes, mashed
.15
potatoes, scalloped
.08
pretzels, hard
.76
pudding, chocolate
.21
raisins, seedless
.75
raspberries, raw
.04
rice noodles, cooked
.23
rice, brown
.21
rice, white
.27
rolls, dinner
.47
salad dressing, Italian
.10
sherbet, orange
.30
shrimp, breaded and fried
.11
Rice Krispies Treats
.79
soybeans, green
.06
spaghetti, cooked
.26
spinach, cooked
.01
squash, summer
.02
squash, winter, butternut
.10
strawberries
.04
sweet potato, raw
.21
syrup, maple
.67
taco shells, baked
.54
tangerines
.08
tomato, paste
.15
tomato, raw
.03
tomato, sauce
.07
tortilla chips
.57
tortilla chips, nacho-flavored
.57
tuna salad
.09
waffles
.36
walnuts
.07
watermelon
.06
wine, sweet
.11
wine, table
.01
yam, raw
.23
APPENDIX
C
Glycemic Index of Common Foods
A food’s glycemic index value indicates the speed and ease with which it raises blood glucose levels. Higher numbers indicate a fast, sharp rise in blood sugar. Lower numbers indicate a prolonged, gradual rise in blood sugar.
For more information on the GI, check out the following books:
The Low GI Diet Handbook by Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller, Dr. Thomas M. S. Wolever, Kaye Foster-Powell, and Dr. Stephen Colagiuri
The New Glucose Revolution for Diabetes by Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell, Alan W. Barclay, and Dr. Stephen Colagiuri
The Low GI Shopper’s Guide to GI Values 2011 by Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller and Kaye Foster-Powell
Bread/Crackers
bagel 72
crispbread 81
croissant 67
French baguette 95
graham crackers 74
hamburger bun 61
kaiser roll 73
melba toast 70
pita bread 57
pumpernickel 51
rye, dark 76
saltines 74
sourdough 52
stoned wheat thins 67
wheat bread, high fiber 68
white bread 71
Cakes/Cookies/Muffins
angel food cake 67
banana bread 47
blueberry muffin 59
chocolate cake 38
corn muffin 102
cupcake with icing 73
donut 76
oat bran muffin 60
oatmeal cookies 55
pound cake 54
s
hortbread cookies 64
vanilla wafers 77
Candy
chocolate 49
jelly beans 80
Lifesavers 70
M & M, peanut 33
Nestle Crunch 42
Skittles 69
Snickers Bar 40
Twix Bar 43
Cereals/Breakfast
All-Bran 42
Bran Chex 58