For people with Type 1 diabetes
Since all carbohydrate is converted into glucose, some people with diabetes wonder if it would be better not to have any carbohydrate in their diet to keep their blood glucose levels under control. This is not recommended, as:
- glucose from carbohydrate is essential fuel for the body, especially the brain
- high fibre carbohydrates, such as wholegrain and fruit also play an important role in the health of the gut
- some carbohydrates may help you to feel fuller for longer after eating.