How much fat a day???

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    Meadowlark's AvatarMeadowlark , 10-07-2004 01:21 PM
    Good Morning, I have diabetes and I`m getting so confused.....I was on Low carb but all the food that is out in stores have alot of fat and calories if it is low carb, as a diabetic how much fat are we allowed per day?? This is real new to me. Thank You
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    Ruthxxx's AvatarRuthxxx , 10-07-2004 05:21 PM
    My dietician recommends at least 25 to 30 grams of fat a day because you need that much to utilize the nutrients in your food. By the way I am a controlled Type II diabetic and got that way on the South Beach Diet eating GOOD carbs. Check out the South Beach Forum.
    I use fitday to track my carbs, calories and fat and keep the fat 25 to 40 grams and the carbs 80-120 with calories around 1400. Works for me. www.fitday.com is free!
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    MichelleRae's AvatarMichelleRae , 10-07-2004 06:53 PM
    I'm not diabetic but I try to stay between 25 and 30 grams of fat a day as well. Sounds like ruth has some great knowledge to offer
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