The final acceptor of electrons in the electron transport chain is molecular oxygen. Electron transport chains are used for extracting energy via redox reactions from sunlight in photosynthesis or, such as in the case of the oxidation of sugars, cellular respiration.
On their website, the American Diabetes Association directs diabetics to eat between 45-60 grams of carbohydrates at each meal. Assuming a person eats three meals a day, this advice works out to telling diabetics to eat a minimum of 135 grams to a maximum of 180 grams of carbohydrates per day.
If your diet is currently pretty poor or you're just getting started, begin with around 120 g per day of carbs. Breakfast: 30 g carbs; Lunch: 30 g carbs; Dinner: 30 g crabs; 2 x snacks: 15 g carbs each or 3 x snacks 10 g carbs each; If you want to work on losing weight and getting optimal results for blood sugar and a1c aim for 50-80 g carbs per day. 1  Breakfast: 15-20 g carbs. 2  Lunch: 15-20 g carbs. 3  Dinner: 15-20 g crabs. 4  2 x snacks: 5-10 g carbs each. 5  Before bed: 10 g carbs.