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Do you have diabetes?: I have a relative/friend with diabetes

Type of diabetes: Type 1

Date diagnosed: April 21, 2008

Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value: 8.8

What glucose meter do you use?: one touch mini

Type of treatment you use: Pump

If you use a pump, what pump model do you use?: mini med

Hometown (where you come from):: grand rapids mi

Where do you live? (City, Country): Grand Rapids MI USA

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: My 17 year old son was just diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I have lots of questions.

Who referred you? (if anyone): Stephanie

What do you do for a living?: Mother

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Fiber in Carb Counting

I am getting different advice about subtracting fiber when counting carbs. I have heard 1) subtract all grams of fiber 2) subtract half the grams of fiber if over 5 grams per food item 3) don't subtract at all. What do you do?

Posted on May 15th, 2008 at 4:55pm — 6 Comments (Add)

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At 12:50am on May 17th, 2008, Steve RRR said…: Hi Wendy and welcome to TuDiabetes. There is a group here named "parents of kids with Type 1". There are also a lot of folks with type1 here who having been happy, healthy and productive lives with it for a long time.

At 10:10pm on May 15th, 2008, Manny Hernandez said…: Hello Wendy! Great to see you joined the TuDiabetes family.

Please help us spread the word: invite friends, family and other people who may benefit from becoming a member.

Take care,

At 6:28pm on May 15th, 2008, Kathy said…: Hi Wendy. Nice to have you with us.
Please stop over and join the Great Lakes Group, for those of us who live in the bordering states. I live in Minneapolis.
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