How is sodium measured?
• 28 grams = one ounce • 1 gram divided into 1000 parts = one milligram (mg) or 1000 milligrams = one gram • 5.5 grams of sodium = teaspoon The American Diabetes Association recommends a daily sodium intake of 2,400 milligrams (2.4 grams) or less if you have diabetes and mild to moderate high blood pressure.