Calories and sugar are not the only things that matter when looking at a nutrition label. Carbohydrates are just as important for people with diabetes.
It’s important to keep in mind that carbs break down into sugars. So, just because you see “no sugar” on a nutrition label doesn’t mean it’s free of any blood sugar effect. Carbs affect blood sugar levels just like forms of sugar do.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) does not recommend a specific daily carb limit for people with diabetes because it’s so individual. However, the typical U.S. diet contains about 275 g of carbs per day, which is too high for most people with diabetes.
If you decide to try carb counting, you’ll need to know the total grams of carbs in the foods or drinks you plan to consume and have a reasonably accurate estimation of the serving size.
One carb serving contains
