It's important to watch the amount of carbohydrates you eat each day, as well as the type of carbohydrates you eat.
Be “carb-smart”
As you choose foods to eat, it’s important to be “carb-smart”—to watch the amount of carbohydrates you eat each day, as well as the type of carbohydrates you eat. Carbohydrate foods contain sugar, fiber, and starch. They are changed into sugar faster than other foods, so they have a greater effect on your blood sugar levels.
The glycemic index can tell you how different carbohydrate foods affect the levels of sugar in your blood. It splits carbohydrates into 2 groups—those foods with a high glycemic index and those with a low glycemic index.
Patient Tools
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Daily Diabetes Management Diary
Helps you track and record glucose levels quickly and easily.
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Carb-Counting Quick Reference
A convenient chart of serving sizes for common carbohydrate-containing foods. - See More Tools >>