Sanofi-Aventis launched an iPhone application aimed at helping diabetics count calories on the go. The free GoMeals app draws on the CalorieKing nutritional database to give carb counts for menu items ...

People with diabetes should plan their lunches to keep their blood sugar in check.Generally, choose food high in protein, ...

Blood sugar is the carbohydrate that nourishes your cells with energy. For people with diabetes, the goal is to keep blood sugar levels steady and at normal levels before and after meals. Carb ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Carbohydrate counting combined with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension eating plan may help women with ...

GLENDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- Remy Bonnasse's 9-year-old daughter developed Type 1 diabetes and he knew little on how to deal with it. "We wanted to make it easy for her because for her life, she will ...

For people managing Diabetes Mellitus, knowing how much carbohydrate to eat in a day is one of the best strategies for keeping blood sugars healthy. Carbohydrates have a direct effect on blood glucose ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - How many carbs you eat might be less important for your blood sugar than your food's glycemic load, a measure that also takes into account how quickly you absorb those ...

Definition How They’re Calculated Fiber and Sugar Alcohol Net Carbs vs. Total Carbs Not all carbohydrates affect blood sugar the same way. The concept of “net carbs” tries to distinguish between the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Keeping tabs on carbohydrates can help young people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar. But they should also be careful about putting too much emphasis on carb ...

Ripe berries and sugar crystals are both sweet, but one offers much more than just calories. Chris George/PhotoPlus Magazine/Future via Getty Images One of my patients – who had been struggling with ...

Most people can count calories. Many have a clue about where fat lurks in their diets. However, fewer give carbohydrates much thought, or know why they should. But a growing number of top nutritional ...