Carbs?

The carbs vs fiber routine is usually only good for justifying eating high carb foods. Don't believe the nonsense if you eat a g of fiber the g of carbs magically goes away, it doesn't happen that way. If you have to juggle numbers that likely means you are choosing the wrong foods. Look at it like justifying eating 2500 calories at lunch and then say you are drinking a diet soda.
As a rule I found its best to avoid any processed grains white flour, white rice, white sugar, and especially high fructose corn syrup abbreviated as HFCS, its the crystal meth of the sugars. Also stay clear of prepackaged foods as they always contain excessive salt, fat and sugars. with the exception of special occasions steer clear of pastries.
My first two weeks were rough as I had to break up with Little Debbie, yes I'll miss her but I know she is not good for me or my A1C.

Your best source of carbs is through fresh and frozen vegetables. Avoid canned as they usually have most of the nutrients cooked out of them and they are also high in sodium.