Meal photos, glucose context, and editable estimates in one reviewable record.
GlucIQ

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Carb Counting App for Diabetes

Carb counting, simplified.

Free to try for 7 days. From the camera in your pocket: total carbs, protein, fat, and fibre in under 10 seconds. Less manual entry, fewer portion guesses, and editable results you stay in control of.

GlucIQ is a carb counting app for diabetes that uses photo recognition to estimate carbs, protein, fat, and fibre from a meal photo in seconds. Unlike manual food diaries or database-search apps, GlucIQ identifies ingredients automatically, making it one of the few carb counters validated in a peer-reviewed accuracy study and a randomised controlled trial.

The Problem

Manual carb logging is the reason most people stop tracking.

Type the food. Pick the portion. Confirm the brand. Repeat for every meal, every day, for years. Almost everyone gives up. GlucIQ keeps the data flowing because the input is just a photo.

Photo Carbs

One photo. Instant carb and nutrition breakdown.

GlucIQ's AI-powered food recognition handles ingredient identification, portion estimation, and macro lookup automatically. You just point the camera.

  • Photo recognition
  • Voice logging
  • Daily carb targets
  • Manual override available

Every result is editable. Adjust ingredients, swap portions, or override the carb total. The AI gets you started, you stay in control.

Every Way to Log

Log however works for you in the moment.

Not every meal is easy to photograph. GlucIQ gives you five ways to log, plus a home-screen widget to log without opening the app, so nothing falls through the cracks.

Photo

Point your camera at a plate. Carbs in seconds.

Voice

Say the meal out loud. Works at restaurants, in the car, on the go.

Barcode

Scan any packaged food. Pulls nutrition instantly.

Nutrition Label

Photograph the label. Auto-populates the log.

Favourites

Save your regular meals. One tap to re-log.

Why It Works

The only consumer nutrition app with published clinical evidence in diabetes.

Validated in a randomised controlled trial with T1D patients on automated insulin delivery. Participants spent more time in their blood sugar target range.

Source: eClinicalMedicine (The Lancet), 2025 · 53 T1D participants.

Common Questions

How accurate is photo-based carb counting? In a 2024 head-to-head accuracy study (Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology), GlucIQ reduced carb estimation errors by 38% compared to self-estimates by 53 adults with T1D, and outperformed a competing app. The underlying volumetric technology was validated in controlled conditions across 48 meals and 128 food items, achieving a mean absolute carb error of 5.5g (JMIR mHealth, 2020). Real-world results will vary depending on the meal and conditions.

Can I correct the carb count if it looks off? Yes. Every meal is editable. You can adjust ingredients, swap portion sizes, or override the carb total manually. Voice logging is also available when a photo isn't practical (cooking, driving, restaurant meals).

Do I need a CGM to count carbs with GlucIQ? No. GlucIQ's photo carb counting works camera-only, no sensor required. If you do use a CGM, GlucIQ overlays each meal directly on your glucose curve so you can see how the carbs landed.

Can I set a daily carb target? Yes. You can set a daily carb target, and targets for other nutrients like protein, fat, and energy if you want them. As you log, each meal counts toward the target so you can see where the day stands. Targets are optional; plenty of people just log and review.

Do I need a prescription to use GlucIQ? No. GlucIQ is consumer-available, no prescription required. Always consult your healthcare provider for clinical decisions.

Find Your Fit

Find the GlucIQ setup that fits you

Free to download

Carb counting that doesn't make you quit.

Photo logging, voice, barcode, and favourites. 7-day free trial. CGM-integrated when you're ready.

  • Download on the App Store
  • Get it on Google Play

4.6 · 2.7K+ App Store ratings iOS 16+ · Android 8+ · Free to start

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