Carbohydrate Counting
When you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into glucose (sugar), which raises blood sugar levels. The more carbs you eat, the higher your blood sugar can rise. By counting carbs, you can better control how much glucose enters your bloodstream.
Carbohydrate counting is a fairly estimation method used to track and manage the amount of carbohydrates you eat, especially for people with diabetes or those trying to control blood sugar levels. Since carbohydrates affect blood sugar more than other nutrients, carb counting helps you make informed decisions about insulin doses, medications, and meal planning.