Food Labels

katewall44

Member
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5
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Hi I'm getting really confused about food labels on produce and the recommended daily intake,do these amounts refer to diabetics as well,or are they lower 90g of sugar per day seems a lot?
 

azure

Expert
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9,780
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Hi I'm getting really confused about food labels on produce and the recommended daily intake,do these amounts refer to diabetics as well,or are they lower 90g of sugar per day seems a lot?

Some of the recommended daily amounts might apply to you, but some might not eg carbs and sugar. They're for the 'average person' and may not apply to you specifically.

Just use the nutritional information and see if the product would fit into your own personal diet. Don't worry too much about the recommended amounts.
 

Daibell

Master
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12,653
Type of diabetes
LADA
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi. I would ignore any daily amounts as they are not based on any good science. Just keep the carbs down to a level that suits your meter and have enough protein, fats, veg and fruit to keep you feeling full.