CarbSmart
Hosted by Diabetes Australia (TAS)
Tuesday 03 Sep 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(Hobart time)
(Hobart time)
St Lukes Health Hub
72 Elizabeth Street
Hobart TAS 7000
72 Elizabeth Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Gestational diabetes, Other diabetes
CarbSmart will help you enjoy quality carbohydrates in a way that suits you and your diabetes.
CarbSmart covers:
- Where carbohydrates come from and which foods have them
- Why some carbohydrates can be more useful than others
- Recommended amounts of carbohydrates as per the Australian Dietary Guidelines
- What the glycaemic index (GI) means and how to use it to choose quality carbohydrates
The concept of carbohydrate ‘exchanges’.
By the end of this program, you will have the confidence to include carbohydrates into your diet, without missing out on the foods you enjoy.
Please note that this program is only suitable for adults aged 18 years and older