What are carbs and
can I eat them if I
have diabetes?
Carbohydrates (carbs) include
both starch and sugars in foods
and drinks. When eaten, our
body breaks them down to the
single molecule glucose and
releases it into our bloodstream,
causing a rise in blood glucose
levels (BGLS).
People living with, or at risk
of, diabetes do not need toGood carbs, bad
carbs, how much
and what’s keto?
There are so many
questions about
carbs, here are the
answers you need
to know
avoid carbs. Carbs are an
essential source of energy
for the body and are therefore
a very important component
of a healthy, balanced diet.
Aim to spread your intake of
carbohydrates evenly over the
course of the day. The amount
of carbs you need to eat at each
meal to manage your BGLs will
vary from person to person. An
Accredited Practising Dietitian
can help you determine this.