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Carbs & Cals app

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ianbilly

ianbilly

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Just been reading about this on the forum but when i've looked in the App store there are several versions. Is there any one in particular that is the best to get. Some you pay for some are free. I don't mind paying if its the right one.
 
ianbilly said:
Just been reading about this on the forum but when i've looked in the App store there are several versions. Is there any one in particular that is the best to get. Some you pay for some are free. I don't mind paying if its the right one.
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I believe it is the one in association with Diabetes UK. I have the pocket book version.
 
grovesy said:
I believe it is the one in association with Diabetes UK. I have the pocket book version.
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Thanks again grovesy, i appreciate all the advice i'm getting on here.
 
I have the paid version on my phone. Find it easier to carry around. Also I can add to it and take photographs of the food too so get picture of portion size.
 
I brought the carbs and cals book and on it was one of those qr code things that you scan that meant I could get the app for free.the app has a bright pink background, carbs in black writing inside a green rectangle ,& cals in black writing inside a blue rectangle, good luck, jo
 
I got the £3.99 one and its a godsend. I was given the Carbs & Cals book while in hospital when I was first diagnosed but, as handy as it is, you can't really take it out and about.

There are some handy websites too. I stumbled upon Fat Secret, a slimming website, that has the carbs for big brand foods, restaurants and supermarkets etc.
 
I paid the £3.99 for the app after being given the book version by my DSN. It really is invaluable especially when eating out. Would definitely recommend
 
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