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A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sheffield, IL
May 2, 2024
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Reading labels is really important. I find my info online also

May 2, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

And weigh or measure to the "portion size" on the label

If something says it has 13 carbs that is only if you measure out 2/3 of a cup or whatever

Some count "total carbs" but many will count "net carbs"

Total Carbs (in grams) minus Total Fiber (in grams) minus Sugar Alcohols/Polyols (in grams) = Net Carbs

And those three things are listed on the nutrition label (but if there are no polyols they don't print it on the label as zero - like many vitamins/minerals, only there if they are in the product)

May 2, 2024

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