Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas makes little or no insulin. People with Type 1 depend on injected or pump-delivered insulin to cover meals and keep blood sugar in range. Carb counts, insulin-to-carb ratios, correction factors, and basal insulin settings are all prescribed by a medical team.

Type 2 diabetes usually involves insulin resistance (the body still makes insulin, but doesn’t use it efficiently). Treatment can include lifestyle changes, oral medications, non-insulin injectables, and sometimes insulin. Meals that reduce added sugars and refined carbs, increase fiber, and include healthy fats can help smooth out blood sugar swings.

How SugarSnap AI fits in: this app analyzes meals, estimates nutrition, and highlights how carbs, sugar, fat, fiber, and calories might affect blood sugar. For Type 1, it can remind you when a meal looks “carb heavy” or “high-fat” (which can delay spikes), but it never replaces the insulin doses prescribed by your doctor or diabetes educator.

Always double-check carb counts, label information, and insulin decisions with your care team. SugarSnap AI is a helper, not a prescriber.