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Make it compulsory for restaurants & manufacturers to supply carbohydrate values
Closed
558 signatures
What the petition asks
Many diabetics use life saving drugs called insulin to regulate their blood sugar levels. For most using insulin, the number of units givenis worked out based of the amount of carbs consumed.
Many diabetics use life saving drugs called insulin to regulate their blood sugar levels. For most using insulin, the number of units givenis worked out based of the amount of carbs consumed.
Whilst many pre packed meals contain this information, it is not currently compulsory.
Restaurant also are not required to supply this information.
Without this information, many diabetics are forced to guess, therefore risking hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Both of which can be extremely dangerous.
Whilst many pre packed meals contain this information, it is not currently compulsory.
Restaurant also are not required to supply this information.
Without this information, many diabetics are forced to guess, therefore risking hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Both of which can be extremely dangerous.
Timeline
| 22 Jul 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
558
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Jul 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.