A: Here are some good tips that might help:
- Label food with stickers to show the amount of carbohydrate in each item of food
- Get a list of foods at the canteen and check the carbohydrate in different choices
- Remember on sport days you may need extra food or adjust your insulin – talk to your diabetes team
- Have extra snacks ready in case of unplanned exercise or activity
- Plan ahead for camps and excursions making sure there will be regular meals and snacks containing carbohydrate for you
