Carbohydrates have long carried a bad reputation in the world of diabetes management, but the science tells a more nuanced story. Not all carbs are created equal, and the right ones, chosen carefully ...

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 ...

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 ...

At age 8, Elizabeth Bennett was sick for two weeks. She lost weight. She couldn’t get off the sofa by herself. She missed school. Her family in Houma couldn’t tell what was wrong with her. The family ...

People with diabetes have a complicated relationship with carbohydrates. While carbs are part of a healthy diet, they can also contribute to high blood sugar levels, which makes managing diabetes much ...

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 ...

Bananas get blamed for blood sugar spikes because they taste sweet and travel well. Many people label them "too sugary" for diabetes. Yet glucose responses depend on dose, ripeness, timing, and the ...

When you have type 2 diabetes, what you eat can help keep the disease in check. Foods can also protect you from problems caused by diabetes, like heart disease, obesity, and high blood pressure. They ...

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 ...

With type 1 diabetes, your pancreas makes little or no insulin. It’s an autoimmune disorder that usually starts suddenly during childhood. Only about 5.2% of adults have type 1 diabetes. It can be ...