Nutrition & Dietetics, Other, Type 1 diabetes The Carbohydrate Counting Controversy August 23, 2016February 12, 2018by Julie Hooper, MPH, RD3 Comments on The Carbohydrate Counting Controversy Carbohydrate counting is the first thing taught to those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but is it really an effective way to monitor blood glucose?Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading...