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Type 1 Diabetes

Carb counting for T1D, finally without the guesswork.

Photo-based carb counts trusted by 250,000+ users. CGM integration that overlays meals directly on your glucose curve. RCT-validated improvements in Time in Range.

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Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, requiring lifelong external insulin therapy via injections, pens, or pumps. Modern T1D management combines continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with multiple daily injections (MDI) or automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. Accurate carbohydrate counting is essential for insulin dosing — and the leading source of dosing error.

The problem

Counting carbs by eye still drives the dose. That's a problem.

Most T1D nutrition decisions rest on a quick visual carb estimate before each meal. Even experienced users miss by 40–70%. Wrong estimate → wrong bolus → spike or hypo. SNAQ replaces eyeballing with photo-based carb counts so the dose can be right the first time.

Photo → Carbs → Bolus

From photo to a confident carb count in under 10 seconds.

SNAQ identifies ingredients from a single photo, returns total carbs and macros, and integrates with Dexcom / FreeStyle Libre so you see how the meal moved your curve afterwards.

AID-aware CGM overlay Voice logging for hands-free meals
Why it works

Built on clinical evidence.

+6.6%

Time in Range

Published RCT result in T1D patients on AID systems over 12 weeks of SNAQ use.

eClinicalMedicine, 2025
−38%

Fewer carb errors

Versus T1D self-estimates in a head-to-head accuracy study of 53 patients.

JDST, 2024
AID-aware

Pump-aware coaching

Works alongside Omnipod 5, mylife CamAPS FX, and Loop. Carb counts feed back into your dosing decisions.

AID systems supported
Clinical Evidence
+6.6%
Time in Range · eClinicalMedicine · 2025

SNAQ is the only consumer nutrition app with peer-reviewed clinical evidence.

Validated in T1D patients on automated insulin delivery and built to extend to anyone wearing a sensor.

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

Real users. Real outcomes.

★★★★★
I've had T1D for 19 years and still can't eyeball pasta. SNAQ does it for me — my mealtime spikes have basically disappeared.
— Daniel R., T1D · pump user · App Store review
★★★★★
My endo asked what changed. I showed her my Dexcom report next to SNAQ. She's recommending it to other patients now.
— Priya S., T1D · MDI · App Store review

Common questions.

Will SNAQ help me dose insulin more accurately?
SNAQ provides carb counts and macro breakdowns from a meal photo. It does not calculate insulin doses — that's a clinical decision for you and your care team. More accurate carb counts are associated with more accurate dosing.
Does SNAQ work with my pump?
SNAQ pairs with Omnipod 5, mylife CamAPS FX, Loop / AndroidAPS, and any pump that surfaces data via Apple Health or Google Health Connect. CGM integration covers Dexcom G6/G7 and FreeStyle Libre 2/3 directly.
How accurate is the meal recognition?
In a peer-reviewed accuracy study (Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 2024), SNAQ reduced carbohydrate estimation errors by 38% compared to self-estimates by 53 adults with T1D. The underlying volumetric technology was validated across 48 meals (JMIR mHealth, 2020) with a mean absolute carb error of 5.5 g.
Is SNAQ free?
Yes. SNAQ has a free tier with photo recognition, basic carb counts, and AI coaching. SNAQ Premium unlocks deeper analytics, unlimited AI Nutritionist conversations, and CGM integrations — from $9.99/mo.
Do I need a prescription to use SNAQ?
No. SNAQ is consumer-available — no prescription required. Always consult your healthcare provider for clinical decisions.
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Carb counting that's finally good enough for T1D.

Photo, glucose context, AI coaching. Free to start.

250K+ members · ★ 4.6 · Published in eClinicalMedicine

iOS 16+ · Android 8+ · Free to start

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