Young children with type 1 diabetes can achieve glycemic targets without hypoglycemia: Results of a novel intensive diabetes management program

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 769-775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Phelan ◽  
Bruce King ◽  
Donald Anderson ◽  
Patricia Crock ◽  
Prudence Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Glycemic Targets ◽  
Diabetes Management Program ◽  
Intensive Diabetes Management

scholarly journals Dietary intake and eating patterns of young children with type 1 diabetes achieving glycemic targets

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e000663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rowen Seckold ◽  
Peter Howley ◽  
Bruce R King ◽  
Kirstine Bell ◽  
Angela Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Food Diary ◽  
Total Carbohydrate ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Glycemic Targets

IntroductionYoung children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) consume more saturated fat and less fruit and vegetables than recommended. A common challenge in this age group is unpredictable appetite potentially impacting the way parents manage diabetes cares at mealtimes. This small study aimed to assess nutritional intake and mealtime routines of young children with T1D in a clinic where the majority of children were achieving glycemic targets. A secondary aim was to explore association of eating pattern with HbA1c.MethodsA retrospective, cross-sectional review of children aged less than 7.0 years with T1D attending a pediatric diabetes service in Australia was performed (n=24). Baseline characteristics, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a 3-day weighed food diary and a mealtime management survey were collected.ResultsTwenty-two children (55% male) were included aged 4.9±1.3 years (mean±SD), HbA1c 47±10 mmol/mol (6.4%±0.9%), body mass index Z-score 0.8±0.9 and diabetes duration 1.7±1.1 years. Preprandial insulin use was reported in 95% of children. Macronutrient distribution (% energy intake) was carbohydrate (48%±4%), protein (16%±2%) and fat (33%±5%) with saturated fat (15%±3%). The majority of children did not meet vegetable and lean meat/protein intake recommendations (0% and 28%, respectively). HbA1c was not correlated with daily total carbohydrate, protein or fat intake (p>0.05). HbA1c was significantly higher in children offered food in a grazing pattern compared with those offered regular meals (mean 61 mmol/mol vs 43 mmol/mol (7.7% vs 6.1%), p=0.01).ConclusionsDietary quality is a concern in young children with T1D with excessive saturated fat and inadequate vegetable intake. Our results suggest that young children meeting glycemic targets give insulin before meals and follow a routine eating pattern.

scholarly journals The Role of Dietary Protein and Fat in Glycaemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes: Implications for Intensive Diabetes Management

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Paterson ◽  
Kirstine J. Bell ◽  
Susan M. O’Connell ◽  
Carmel E. Smart ◽  
Amir Shafat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Glycaemic Control ◽  
Dietary Protein ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Intensive Diabetes Management
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