CARB CARDS ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCTS TO INTRODUCE CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING

Carb Cards nnounces the addition of four new products to aid Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics lower blood glucose levels with carbohydrate counting.

Montrose, CO February 2002--The success of Carb Cards rests in the fun and easy format of flash cards that encourage memorization of portion sizes and carbohydrate amounts of favorite foods. Lowering blood glucose levels is any diabetic's challenge and carbohydrate counting is a proven method to gain better control.

Carb Cards For Kids and Carb Cards Nutrition Navigator for Teens and Adults, can be paired with the newest tool, the 11"x 17" laminated 2-sided Carb Cards Place Mat. Place food cards on illustrated blanks or write poriton size and carbohydrate amount of food in blanks with dry erase marker.Create a daily menu and add carbohydrate amounts to keep track of totals. Use place mat for table setting or post on refrigerator. Carb Cards Place Mat is also available in a tear-off pad of 50 sheets. Both products are ideal for educators and parents to introduce carbohydrate counting.

In response to requests from educators and dietitians, the original deck of 54 food cards has been enlarged to an 8" x 10" color set. Giant Carb Cards is now available as a full deck or as a set of 6 cards.

The Educator Tool Kit includes all the teaching aids in a convenient carry box with handle giving diabetes educators and group facilitators easy access to all the products. A great idea for diabetes education programs, pump support groups and youth camps.

The fourth product, Carb Cards Measuring Scoops, is a perfect addition to the kitchen or table. High quality 9" polished stainless steel serving spoons measuring 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 cup sizes ensure accurate portion control. Each set includes a deck of Carb Cards.

Carb Cards activities can be used with other nutrition resources such as reading food labels or comparing lists, and easily adapt to your favorite card games such as Go Fish and War. Carbohydrate counting is made easy with Carb Cards.

To learn more about Carb Cards, see www.carbcards.com