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How to know if you are eating the same carbs you eat daily with the insulin?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Checking the blood sugar 2 hours after the meal will give you the idea if the carb content is almost the same. Take care.

Answered 7/29/2023

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