Question:
From New Hampshire, USA:
I have a 9 year old daughter diagnosed with Type 1 in April 1996 [7 months
ago]. She picks the crust off her bread before she eats. I noticed this
past week that she had a low after each meal in which bread was a component.
My husband suggested that the crust may have the majority of the carbohydrates in it,
hence the low. I should note that we use Light Bread, so 2 pieces = 1 carb.
Should I compensate for "crust-removal"?
Answer:
The crust of the bread would not have the majority of the carbohydrate in it
but it does have some. Making a small adjustment in total carbohydrate
amount would be advised. It depends whether she just takes the crust off or
some bread with it.
MH
Original posting 27 Nov 96