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Food, carbs and blood sugar, in plain words.
Short, practical guides for people living with diabetes. Written by a type 1 diabetic, with sources.
Thanksgiving carbs: a plate guide for diabetes
Carb counts for 12 holiday favorites from USDA data, two sample plates, and practical ways to manage blood sugar without missing out.
Food and carbsCarb counting for beginners
How to read a label, guess a plate, and get a little closer every week. No maths degree needed.
Blood sugarBlood sugar 2 hours after eating: what your number means
Why the 2-hour mark matters, the common targets, and what to do when the same meal keeps sending you high.
Blood sugarTime in range, explained simply
What 70% in range means in hours, the common targets, and why it can tell you more than your average.
Food and carbsLow-carb meal ideas for diabetes
Twelve everyday meals that are easy on blood sugar, most under 20 g of carbs, with rough counts for each.
Blood sugarEstimated A1C vs lab A1C: why they differ
How apps turn your readings into an A1C, a quick conversion chart, and why your lab number may not match.