title: Understanding basic carbohydrate counting, glycemic index, and glycemic load for improved glycemic control in Hispanic patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
abstract: Hispanic patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus generally have poor glycemic control. Constant hyperglycemia in individuals with type 2 diabetes can cause microvascular and macrovascular complications that lead to early morbidity and mortality. Good glycemic control requires a balance between diet, exercise, and medication, but dietary balance is difficult to achieve for many patients. Of the macronutrients, carbohydrates mostly affect blood glucose levels. Basic carbohydrate counting, glycemic index, and glycemic load are important tools for patients to master to control their blood glucose levels.
authors.affiliation: Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, Tampico, Mexico.
authors.forename: Lidia Guadalupe Compeán
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Ortiz
authors.forename: Diane C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Berry
authors.forename: Octelina Castillo
authors.initials: OC
authors.lastname: Ruiz
authors.forename: Eunice Reséndiz
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: González
authors.forename: Paulina Aguilera
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Pérez
authors.forename: Elva Del Ángel
authors.initials: Edel Á
authors.lastname: Rivas
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood*; D004032:Diet; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000378:metabolism; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D038321:Glycemic Index; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000097:blood / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates