Vegetables

Hi there,
just wondering why there are no vegetables in the carb counter list, as far as i know, peas and carrots for example have plenty of carbs.
Thanks
Elli

My understanding is that DAFNE does not count Veggies because they are absorbed differently than startchy foods...
Q for the HCPs I thinks

Exactly right.......they are absorbed too slowly for any quick acting insulin to deal with....

Background should deal with it.....

On some occasions if I have had baked beans or sweetcorn I have taken one unit....

ok, thanks. I didn't realize that. Still a lot to learn!

If you want more information on this you should google 'glycemic index' which is an indication of the rate carbs are converted to sugar. It is not covered on the DAFNE Course,
when I checked why ( people had been asking) it was because it was felt it was too much information to take on board when you are being bombarded with ratios and rules etc.
The feeling is that those interested will look into it themselves. If you disagree with this approach I would recommend posting in the DUAG forum, since they are the interface between graduates and the DAFNE Programme management.