So you don't get the performance from the octane, it comes from the engine, which now requires a harder to ignite fuel. Example: My GTI requires 91. If I use 87, it senses ignition and retards the timing, and that's what makes it slower.
On average females can have 3-4 servings of carbs for each meal, and a serving of carbs in between meals. A serving of carbohydrates is 15 grams of carbs. On average, a male can have 5-6 servings of carbs for each meal and a serving of carb in between each meal. Remember, though, that the type of carb matters to. As a diabetic, you should choose carbs that are whole grains.
One carb serving equals 15 grams of carb, so women would aim for 3 to 4 carb servings per meal and 1 carb serving per snack; men, 4 to 5 carb servings per meal and 1-2 carb servings per snack. September 22, 2012 at 5:26 pm 1 Tags: type 2 diabetes diet carbohydrates diabetes management healthcare team expert.