@milknhoneynutrition: Every packaged food includes a Nutrition Facts label, but not everyone knows how to use it. For those of us managing diabetes (of all types), that box of information is a roadmap to understanding how a food might affect your blood sugar. Carbohydrates, sugars, and fiber all influence how quickly glucose enters your bloodstream. And so does protein and fat! Two foods (like the ones I showed in this video) may have the exact same amount of total carbohydrates, but a food high in refined carbohydrates and added sugar is likely to spike blood sugars quickly, while one higher in fiber and protein may produce a slower rising, steadier blood sugar response… even when they have the same amount of total carbs. Instead of focusing on just one nutrient on the label, it’s important to view the entire label as a snapshot of how a food will act in your body. Once you understand what the numbers really mean, you’ll be able to compare foods easily and spot better options. #diabetes #bloodsugar #type1 #type2 #foodlabels

Mary Ellen, Diabetes Dietitian

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Thursday 26 March 2026 16:22:39 GMT