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.
The right number of carbohydrates for a diabetic depends on his daily caloric intake, states Healthline, as a diabetic should get no more than 65 percent of his daily calories from carbohydrates. Someone following a 2,200-calorie-per-day diet should not eat more than 1,430 calories from carbohydrates, for example. Because diabetics have an increased risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, they must also limit their intake of sodium and saturated fat. Learn more about Nutrition & Diets