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Discussion in 'Type 1 Diabetes' started by clarey123, Jul 28, 2016.

  1. clarey123

    clarey123 Type 1 · Member

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    Can anyone recommend a good carb counting book?
     
    #1 clarey123, Jul 28, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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    Bluebell_GB Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Not a book but I use the free MyFitnessPal app which integrates with my Fitbit.

    Regards

    Bluebell

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    #2 Bluebell_GB, Jul 28, 2016 at 10:18 AM
  3. Juicyj

    Juicyj Type 1 · Expert
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    Hi @clarey123 I use Carb and Cals on my phone - as a phone app it works well as you get images of food which help you calculate the carb content - also can be bought as a book.
     
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    #3 Juicyj, Jul 28, 2016 at 10:34 AM
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    AlbertoLaidlaw Type 2 · Active Member

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    MyFitnessPal is excellent and works on lap top, and mobile devices
     
    #4 AlbertoLaidlaw, Jul 28, 2016 at 10:45 AM
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    Harrysdad Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    #5 Harrysdad, Jul 28, 2016 at 11:11 AM
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    asa35 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Definitely recommend Carb & Cals. I use the android app and the book. It's so easy because of the pictures, enables you to make quick estimate if need be, or can quickly do calculation for exact amount. The book is not expensive but well worth it, not sure if I paid for app.

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    #6 asa35, Jul 28, 2016 at 12:40 PM
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    petepontiac Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Love the pictures in Carbs and Cals, bought it of Amazon
     
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    #7 petepontiac, Jul 28, 2016 at 4:11 PM
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    ianpotter Type 2 · Member

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    I use Carbs and Cals by Chris Cheyette and Yello Balolia.
    I got it from Amazon, and it cost about £16 inc p&p
     
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    #8 ianpotter, Jul 28, 2016 at 5:54 PM
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    rockape37 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Yep, Carbs and Cals in book form and as an app on my phone to which you can add your own meals by way of photos and adding the carb details.

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    Martin
     
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    #9 rockape37, Jul 28, 2016 at 5:59 PM
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    Ledzeptt Type 3c · Well-Known Member

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    There's also the 'Carbs and cals pocket counter' book, which has fewer pages/photos, but it's pocket sized, so it's very handy for when you're eating out.
     
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    #10 Ledzeptt, Jul 28, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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