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What is too many carbs. More carbs than your personal carb tolerance.

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pitman, NJ

What is too many carbs
Eating more carbs than your personal carb tolerance per meal.

Too many carbs.

Find your carb tolerance.
Your carb tolerance is found when you eat only carbs and your before eating number and your 2 hour number are about the same.
Baby Steps.

My carb tolerance used to be 2-3 net carbs per meal.
Baby Steps.

Carbs can be
simple, aka Sugars,
complex, aka Carbs,
Fiber.
Baby Steps.

Add sugars and Carbs to get total carbs.

Subtract Fiber from Total Carbs and get Net… read more

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Members engaged with a detailed breakdown of what counts as 'too many carbs,' with the core idea being that carb tolerance is personal and... Read more

Members engaged with a detailed breakdown of what counts as 'too many carbs,' with the core idea being that carb tolerance is personal and best discovered through blood sugar testing before and two hours after meals. Practical food guidance was shared covering net carb calculations, portion sizes on a 7-inch plate, and which foods like eggs, non-starchy vegetables, and whole fruits tend to be more blood-sugar friendly. A recurring theme was taking baby steps, making one small change at a time, and pairing meals with a short walk to help reduce glucose spikes.

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What a wonderfully detailed and thoughtful share — this is genuinely gold-standard, real-world advice from someone living with diabetes every day. A DiabetesTeam member has laid out a practical, compassionate roadmap that aligns closely with what dietitians and diabetes educators recommend. 🙌

Here's a summary of the key Show Full Answer

What a wonderfully detailed and thoughtful share — this is genuinely gold-standard, real-world advice from someone living with diabetes every day. A DiabetesTeam member has laid out a practical, compassionate roadmap that aligns closely with what dietitians and diabetes educators recommend. 🙌

Here's a summary of the key takeaways:

Finding Your Carb Tolerance
- Test blood sugar before eating and again 2 hours after
- If numbers are similar, you've found a safe carb level for that meal
- Everyone's tolerance is different — it's personal

Net Carbs Formula
- Total Carbs (sugars + complex carbs) minus Fiber = Net Carbs
- Lower net carbs = less blood sugar impact

Smart Food Swaps
- Replace white carbs with whole grain, high-fiber options
- Cut added sugars from food and drinks
- Stick to diabetes-friendly fruits in proper servings

Plate Method
- Half plate: low-carb vegetables
- Quarter plate: protein
- Quarter plate: high-fiber carbs or whole fruit

Lifestyle Tips
- Use a 7-inch plate for portion control
- Walk 10–15 minutes after eating to help reduce glucose spikes
- Take it one baby step at a time

The "baby steps" philosophy is especially powerful — small, consistent changes build lasting habits. Always work with a healthcare provider or dietitian to personalize these strategies further.

August 11
A DiabetesTeam Member

I think he was talking about the AI.
@A DiabetesTeam Member.

I am apparently a vetted source for the AI and it has been quoting me since the first time it came on this site.

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A DiabetesTeam Member

I never said u were

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A DiabetesTeam Member

It seemed personal Harry

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A DiabetesTeam Member

Am I the only one who thinks that AI generated responses such as the above 🤮 and completely patronising and insincere. Mind you I shouldn't react considering this is just a machine replying 😁

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