# Carb Counting with Lenny℠ — Learn How to Count Carbs

> Educational app for children to learn and practice carb counting for diabetes management. (iPhone/iPad app by Medtronic, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carb-counting-with-lenny/id516080517 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Medtronic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445860677)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carb-counting-with-lenny/id516080517/reviews.md

## What is Carb Counting with Lenny℠?

Carbohydrate (Carb) counting is an essential skill for managing diabetes. Carb counting allows children with diabetes to eat a variety of foods, just like other kids, and increases their sense of control and confidence in managing their diabetes. For parents and caregivers, this is important in order to plan meals and help children maintain good blood sugar levels. 

Let Lenny help you learn carb counting in a fun and easy way! Carb Counting with Lenny has two main sections:

LENNY’S FOOD GUIDE:
Lenny’s Food Guide helps you learn carb values for many food items across the basic food groups. You can also customize the food guide by adding in your own favorite foods! 

LENNY’S CARB GAMES:
Think you have mastered carb counting? Then take the Lenny challenge and test your knowledge with four interactive games. Be careful- games are timed and get progressively more challenging. 

Let Lenny help you learn carb counting and manage your diabetes the fun way. 

FEATURES
- Learn carb values for many basic foods
- Customize the Food Guide by adding your own foods
- Test your carb knowledge using Lenny’s fun, interactive games

Note: Apple, Inc. is not a sponsor of this application nor any contests, promotions, or similar programs that may be offered by Medtronic.

DISCLAIMERS: 
© 2018 Medtronic. All rights reserved. Medtronic, Medtronic logo and Further, Together are trademarks of Medtronic™. Third party brands are trademarks of their respective owners. All other brands are trademarks of a Medtronic company.

It has been approved by Medtronic only for use with appropriate Medtronic products. Please contact Medtronic if you wish to use this application for any other purpose. www.medtronic.com

## Key features

- Learn carb values for basic foods
- Customize food guide with personal favorites
- Interactive carb counting games
- Timed and progressively challenging games
- Helps manage blood sugar levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carb-counting-with-lenny/id516080517/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Spectacular

*2021-02-24*

Absolutely world class app download it now

### 5/5 — Awesome Game

*2018-05-27*

This is a amazing game!!! I love it so much and it is good for all ages from 4 year olds to 80 year olds! I recommend it to everyone who has T1D!! The game teaches you a ton,too!

### 3/5 — Please update!!

*2018-05-10*

It worked great until my iPhone updated to the 11 update. Now the app will not work. My daughter is 10 and uses (used) this app to count her carbs before injections. It was awesome. We are sad that the developers have not updated the app. 😩😭👎🏻

### 1/5 — Need to update!!!

*2018-03-16*

We can’t even open the app since there are no updates keeping up with the IOS systems. Very disappointing!!

### 1/5 — Not working

*2017-10-04*

It needs an update to run

### 1/5 — Needs a mute button

*2016-02-17*

Too many noises

### 1/5 — Yeah not so much

*2013-11-11*

Just wanted something simple to count carbs .... This is more hassle than it is worth, I would rather carry a tablet around than use this. Plus it locks up every time I use it .... If I were you I would save my time and try something else

### 3/5 — 12

*2013-04-05*

The Carb games are interesting, however the Build a Meal game freezes the entire App.

### 5/5 — Great for diabetics

*2012-12-07*

My mom downloaded this on her hone and I always play the games!! Lenny is an ambassador for children with diabetes!!😀😄😄Lenny Is Lenny the lion and a fun app i recommend this awesome app!!!

### 5/5 — Get this app

*2012-06-06*

I'm  a 10year old and this game really helped me with carb counting!!!!'

## Frequently asked questions about Carb Counting with Lenny℠

### What is Carb Counting with Lenny?

Carb Counting with Lenny is an educational application designed to help children with diabetes learn and practice carbohydrate counting in a fun and engaging way. It includes a food guide and interactive games.

### How does Carb Counting with Lenny help manage diabetes?

By teaching users how to count carbohydrates, the app helps in planning meals and maintaining good blood sugar levels, which is crucial for diabetes management. It aims to increase a child's sense of control and confidence.

### Can I add my own foods to the food guide?

Yes, the app allows you to customize Lenny's Food Guide by adding your own favorite foods. This feature helps personalize the learning experience based on individual dietary preferences.

### What kind of games are available in Carb Counting with Lenny?

The app features four interactive games designed to test your carb counting knowledge. These games are timed and become progressively more challenging as you play.

### Is Carb Counting with Lenny free to use?

Yes, Carb Counting with Lenny is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data.

### What devices is Carb Counting with Lenny available on?

Carb Counting with Lenny is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Carb Counting with Lenny updated?

The app was last updated on June 20, 2018, with version 1.2.0. This indicates that updates may not be very frequent, with the last known update being several years ago.

### What is the user rating for Carb Counting with Lenny?

Carb Counting with Lenny has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 15 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2018-06-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug Fixes

### 1.1 — 2012-04-09

No release notes.

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