For people with diabetes and celiac disease, starting a gluten-
free diet requires learning the carbohydrate content of new,
gluten-free foods, so they can be introduced into a meal plan or
so that insulin doses can be adjusted accordingly. (Click here
for information about the carbohydrate content of various
gluten-free foods.) In basic carbohydrate counting, one serving
of carbohydrate is 15 grams of carbohydrate. For those who
adjust their insulin doses based on the amount of carbohydrate
they eat, it is important to know exactly how many grams of
carbohydrate are in a serving of food. A registered dietitian
can help you figure this out and make adjustments to your meal
plan or insulin regime. Nutrition software programs can also
help you analyze foods and recipes for carbohydrate content per
serving. The United States Department of Agriculture Web site is
a good source of nutrition information. There are also books on
carbohydrate counting that may be helpful. Don’t forget to check
the serving size on food