Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes

Reading food labels can help you make better decisions about the food you eat and how you manage your diabetes.
Just about every packaged food made in the U.S. has a food label indicating serving size and other nutritional information. The “Nutrition Facts” food labels are intended to give you information about the specific packaged food in question.
Measurements of fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, and minerals are calculated for a typical portion. This information makes it easier for you to purchase foods that will fit into your meal plan and help control your blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight. However, reading these labels can be confusing.

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