Type 1 diabetes isn’t a reason to go cold turkey on all of your favorite foods.
Test your carbohydrate comprehension and prepare for all the food you’ll gobble up this holiday season.
Can you find the hidden carbs?
Source for all carb counts: USDA Food Composition Database.
All counts unless otherwise noted are based on 100g servings.
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Corn has the highest carb count, but our calculations are based on the veggies on their own. Hidden carbs can be found in casseroles, sauces and all the additions that make these vegetables feast-worthy. 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But it\u2019s a close one \u2014 pecan pie has just 2 grams fewer carbs. If only picking a holiday dessert was as easy as, well, pie! Looking forward to a slice? Remember throughout the meal that carbs are coming."}]
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