The September/October Issue of Diabetes Forecast (page 30) had an article about how important carb counting is when you are diabetic. Compared with protein and fat, carbs have the greatest effect on your blood glucose. By counting how many grams of carb you’ll be eating, you can more accurately dose mealtime insulin and keep your blood glucose level stable. Read the labels on prepared foods that you buy, many of them will already have this information.