CarbBuddy

Managing diabetes and unsure about food choices? Get reliable meal guidance

Our AI carefully analyses your meals, identifies hidden sugars, and provides glycemic impact assessments — including restaurant meals and takeaway. Trusted guidance without complex tracking

Designed for people managing blood sugar levels — evidence-based and reliable.

Understand Blood Sugar Impact & Support Diabetes Management

A trusted AI-powered tool designed specifically for people with diabetes

Blood Sugar Insights

Receive reliable glycemic index information and blood sugar impact assessments for your meals. Understand how different foods may affect your glucose levels.

Hidden Sugar Detection

Scan products to identify hidden sugars, artificial sweeteners, and ingredients that may impact blood glucose levels in unexpected ways.

Carb Counting Support

Accurate carbohydrate calculations and helpful insulin dosing information. Support for meal planning and maintaining stable glucose levels throughout the day.

Support Your Diabetes Management With Reliable AI Guidance

Simply describe, speak, or photograph your meals to receive trusted blood sugar insights, carb information, and healthier alternatives. No complicated food diaries required.

Blood Sugar Impact

Describe your meal to receive predicted glucose responses, glycemic index information, and recommended timing for blood sugar monitoring.

Hidden Sugar Detection

Our AI reviews ingredient lists to identify hidden sugars, high-glycemic ingredients, and components that may affect diabetes management.

Carb Counting Support

Reliable carbohydrate calculations with insulin-to-carb ratio guidance based on established diabetes management principles.

Healthier Alternatives

Receive thoughtful food suggestions with lower glycemic impact, appropriate portion guidance, and diabetes-friendly ingredient options for better glucose management.

CarbBuddy AI Assistant
Hello! 👋 I'm here to help with your diabetes management. Share what you're planning to eat and I'll provide blood sugar impact information. 🩸
I want to eat a banana as an afternoon snack
🍌 Banana analysis complete. Here's the nutritional information:

� Banana (Medium, 118g)

Afternoon Snack

Moderate GI
Blood Sugar
⚠️ +40mg/dL
Net Carbs
24g
Glycemic Index
62
Insulin Units
1.6u
💡 Alternative option: 1/2 banana + 10 almonds for more gradual glucose response
CarbBuddy AI Assistant
Good morning! 🌅 I'm here to help you make informed choices for your diabetes management. What's for breakfast?
I had oatmeal with berries and a coffee Black coffee
Good breakfast choice. Here's your diabetes impact analysis:

🥣 Steel-Cut Oatmeal + Berries

Breakfast

Low GI
Blood Sugar
✓ +25mg/dL
Net Carbs
35g
Glycemic Index
42
Insulin Units
2.3u
✅ Good choice: High fiber + antioxidants support stable glucose levels

☕ Black Coffee

Breakfast

No Impact
Blood Sugar
✓ No spike
Net Carbs
0g
Benefits
Antioxidants
Insulin
None needed
☕ Diabetes-friendly beverage choice
📊 Total impact: +25mg/dL glucose rise. Recommended blood sugar check in 90-120 minutes. This is a well-balanced diabetes-friendly breakfast.

Comprehensive Diabetes Impact Analysis for Every Food

Receive detailed blood sugar assessments and diabetes safety information with our specialised AI analysis system.

Blood Sugar Assessment

Reliable glucose impact assessments with timing guidance based on glycemic index, portion size, and established diabetes management principles.

Hidden Sugar Detection

Thorough AI analysis identifies disguised sugars, high-fructose corn syrup, and ingredients that may impact diabetes management.

Diabetes Guidance

Helpful alerts for foods that may cause significant blood sugar changes, with timing recommendations and guidance for diabetes management.

Healthier Alternatives

Thoughtful food recommendations with lower glycemic impact, better blood sugar stability, and similar taste satisfaction for sustainable diabetes management.

Diabetes Impact Scanner

Instant Oatmeal (Flavored)

Scanned Product

Diabetes Safety
⚠️
High Risk

🩸 Blood Sugar Concerns

  • • Will spike glucose +60mg/dL
  • • Added sugars: 16g per packet
  • • High glycemic index: 83
  • • Contains corn syrup

💡 Diabetes-Safe Choice

🥣 Steel-Cut Oats (Plain)

Alternative Product

Low GI (42), +20mg/dL glucose rise, high fiber

Health Score Scanner

Organic Almonds

Scanned Product

Diabetes Safety
A+
Safe

✅ Diabetes-Friendly

  • • Low glycemic index (GI: 15)
  • • High fiber slows absorption
  • • No added sugars
  • • Blood sugar stable

💡 Diabetes Tip

Ideal snack - won't spike blood sugar and provides sustained energy

How It Works

Type Your Meals

Send a quick text describing what you ate

Scan & Score

Scan barcodes for instant 0-100 health ratings

Take Photos

Snap pictures for AI meal recognition

Use Voice Input

Speak your meals for hands-free tracking

Get Health Insights

View traffic light ratings and healthier alternatives

"I can finally eat out without anxiety. The carb count and spike predictions are spot on. CarbBuddy has transformed my diabetes management."
– Emily J., Type 1 Diabetic

Support Your Nutritional Health With Confidence

Join us today and take a step towards more informed eating decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

We don't just swap carbs. Our AI finds realistic replacements that match your taste but with lower glycemic impact, cleaner ingredients, and better blood sugar stability. It's like having a dietitian in your pocket — without the $200/hr cost.

CarbBuddy warns you about ingredients known to spike or destabilize blood sugar:

  • 🚫 Hidden sugars (HFCS, maltodextrin)
  • 🚫 Artificial sweeteners that affect insulin
  • 🚫 Trans fats, sodium, and ultra-processed chemicals

It also flags meals lacking fibre and protein — crucial for glucose control.

  • 🟢 Green (70–100): Diabetic-friendly, safe staples
  • 🟡 Yellow (40–69): Okay occasionally — track your levels after
  • 🔴 Red (0–39): High spike risk — replace or avoid

You'll get fast, visual alerts to make safer food choices in seconds.

Our AI analyzes your meals for carb quality, glycemic impact, ingredients, and processing. A high score = fewer spikes, more stability, and a better long-term metabolic outcome.

Free Tier: Basic logging, traffic light system, and AI health scores

Premium ($20/month): Unlimited scans, deeper insights, restaurant meals decoded, and diabetic-safe swap suggestions

For less than a coffee a day, you get glucose control without the stress.