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Type 1 Diabetes Carb Counter Review

The Type 1 Diabetes Carb Counter application leverages the USDA nutrition database alongside the USDA Food Data Central database to provide a comprehensive resource for tracking carbohydrate and nutrient intake specifically tailored for individuals with Type 1 diabetes. It aims to facilitate meal planning by displaying carbohydrate content based on user-specified serving sizes.

• The app features barcode scanning functionality that allows users to scan food packaging, automatically retrieving nutritional data from the web.
• With a local USDA Nutrition database consisting of over 8,700 food items, users can quickly access essential nutritional information.
• The application also utilizes the expansive USDA Food Data Central database, which includes over 336,600 items, regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Search results can be saved locally for future reference.
• Notably, the app can operate offline using the local databases, offering flexibility for users without reliable internet access.
• Search functionality is efficient, with results typically returned in under a second, allowing direct searches from the app's home page using keywords or UPC codes.
• Nutritional values are presented in accordance with the new USDA nutrition label format, enhancing clarity and comprehension.
• Users have the option to customize their experience by displaying brand information and codes through adjustable settings.
• The capability to email user databases or individual food items allows for easy sharing and accessibility across devices.
• The interface is user-friendly, with basic tasks streamlined on a single page while offering additional pages for less frequently accessed features.
• Help resources are readily available, including an indexed help page that can be configured for half-page viewing on the main screen.
• Portrait display ensures optimal viewing on mobile devices with fast searches that accept word variations in any order.

The app accommodates different measurement units, enabling users to work with both English and metric systems as well as weight or volume measures for most food items. Fractional inputs are supported alongside decimal calculations, complemented by built-in numeric and conversion calculators.

Users can input single food items, meals, or recipes into the local database. The Nutrients page comprehensively enumerates various nutrient values such as calories, total fat, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, and protein.

If an item isn’t listed in the USDA databases, users can manually enter details such as serving size and carbohydrate content into their personalized database. Additionally, recipes can be crafted by entering ingredient lists that will compute total carbohydrates and save these entries within the user database for future reference.

The app provides detailed descriptions alongside weight and volume units for many items. For instance, selecting "Apples, raw, fuji, with skin" presents options such as "1 cup sliced" or "1 large," allowing precise measurement adjustments.

For food items not captured in the existing databases, users are encouraged to consult manufacturers' websites or nutrition labels. Persistent items can be stored within the user database for ongoing use. An introductory cooking database is also available to expedite searches for common ingredients like salt.

A miscellaneous database that includes assorted food items and recipes curated for personal use is also featured; however, it may lack comprehensive nutrient profiles or detailed recipes for all entries.