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Reading food labels: Tips if you have diabetes
Content
Start with the list of ingredients
Consider carbs in context
Put sugar-free products in their place
Beware of fat-free products
Know what counts as a free food
Do the math
The bottom line
Know what counts as a free food
Just as food labels can help you avoid certain foods, food labels can also serve as your guide to free foods. A free food is one with:
- Fewer than 20 calories a serving
- Less than 5 grams of carbohydrates a serving
