A guide to carbohydrate counting

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Carbohydrate counting is essential for optimizing glycemic control, especially in carb-heavy diets. Understanding portion sizes, food labels, and insulin-to-carb ratios can improve patient outcomes. Watch this video from expert endocrinologist from Hong Kong, Dr. Wong Cheuk Lik, to explore its clinical significance.

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