How does that even happen?
I was asked such a simple question, "How does that even happen?" It left me with just a smile because I knew what a lengthy explanation it would need and I didn't think I had it in me. Until now. I often describe my life as a science experiment and of course I am half kidding when I say it but the reality is it is so very, very true. One of the best ways to talk about diabetes is to share what a mealtime looks like. Prior to sitting down to a meal you and your doctor have come up with a plan for how many units of insulin to give for a certain amount of carbohydrates. For this example let's use 1 unit of insulin for 10 grams of carbs. Now the food is placed before you. But wait are you sitting in a restaurant and are trying to guess if that pasta dish has 2 or 3 cups of pasta? 1 cup of pasta generally counts for 45 grams of carbs. Now will you eat the whole thing or just half? What sauce is on top? Yep carbs are in sauce! You want a breadstick too? Ok well you can loo...