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#219: How To Carb Count & Adjust Insulin Based On Food Type

In today’s episode Eoin goes through how he carb counted and calculated his insulin for a smoothie.


The food we eat can have an impact both on the amount of insulin we require, and also the time in which we require that insulin.


Having a confident approach towards the different types of meals you have, gives you clarity around what to “expect” from your blood sugar.


As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!


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