Carbohydrate Counting

Here you'll find films and resources to help with counting the carbohydrates in the food that you eat.

Welcome to our Carbohydrate Counting Page

Here you’ll find films and resources to help with counting the carbohydrates in the food that you eat.

Carb Counting - Understanding the Basics

This film takes you through the basics of carbohydrate counting. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.

Carb Counting - Weighing & Measuring

This film takes you through the different ways to count the carbs in food. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.

Carb Counting - Challenging Meals

This film discusses how to tackle challenging meals. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.

Carb Counting - Eating Out

This films shows how to carb count when eating out. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.

Here are some fantastic films with the great team at Type 1 Kidz and they break carb counting down into 4 steps to make it easier to understand.

Carb Counting - Series Introduction

In this film the team at Type 1 Kidz introduce the carbohydrate counting series. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.

Step 1 - Identifying Foods With Carbs

In this film the team at Type 1 Kidz identify foods with carbohydrates. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.

Step 2 - Working Out Portion Sizes

In this film the team at Type 1 Kidz talk about working out portion sizes. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.

Step 3 - Calculating Carbs

In this film the team at Type 1 Kidz talk about calculating carbohydrates. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.

Step 4 - Working Out Your Insulin Dose

In this film the team at Type 1 Kidz talk about working out your insulin dose. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.