Helping Diabetics Estimate
Blood Sugar Impact
Look up USDA foods to view nutrition facts and an estimated blood sugar impact.
How Foods Affect Your Blood Sugar
Not all foods impact your blood sugar the same way. Here are the patterns you'll see
Sharp Spike
The classic blood sugar roller coaster. Foods like white bread, candy, and soda send your levels shooting up, then crashing back down.
Delayed Spike
The sneaky one. Pizza, pasta with cream sauce, and other high-fat foods might not spike you right away, but watch out 2-3 hours later.
Balanced
The sweet spot. Your blood sugar rises gently and comes back down smoothly. These foods keep your energy steady all day.
No Spike
Your safe zone. Leafy greens, lean proteins, and healthy fats barely move the needle. Eat these freely.
About Us
Born from personal experience to help the diabetes community make confident food choices
Hi, I'm Tom. A few years ago, my wife Bea (who lives with Type 1 diabetes) had a severe low blood sugar emergency. It was one of the scariest moments we've ever experienced.
That night changed everything. I realized that managing blood sugar means constantly asking yourself: What will this food do to me? But finding that answer is hard. The information out there is confusing, incomplete, or buried in nutrition labels that don't answer the real question.
Badlow was born from that frustration and love. It's a tool to make food's impact on blood sugar clearer, more visual, and easier to understand. We built it for people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, caregivers, and anyone who wants to feel more confident about the food they eat.
Whether you're managing diabetes yourself or supporting someone you care about, we hope Badlow gives you more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind, one meal at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about diabetic food choices and nutrition comparison
Badlow provides comprehensive USDA nutritional data including calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, sugars, and sodium. You can compare any two foods side-by-side to see how they stack up nutritionally for diabetes management.
Community reactions provide real-world insights from people with diabetes, but individual responses can vary based on factors like medication, activity level, and metabolism. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.
Yes! Badlow lets you compare any two foods from our database of 317K+ USDA foods. You can see side-by-side nutritional information, carbohydrate content, and community reactions to make informed choices for your diabetes management.
Our curated lists group foods by categories like "Low-Carb Options," "High-Protein Foods," and "Keto-Friendly Choices." These lists help you quickly find foods that align with your dietary goals and diabetes management plan.
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