Knowledge of carbohydrate counting and insulin dose calculations in paediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Conclusions This study demonstrates that in a representative Irish regional paediatric T1DM clinic, knowledge of carbohydrates and insulin is better among patients treated with CSII compared with MDI. However, knowledge in both groups is poorer than in the original US sample. General Significance. This study demonstrates that in a representative Irish regional paediatric T1DM clinic, knowledge of carbohydrates and insulin is poorer than in a US based sample, although this knowledge is better among patients treated with CSII compared with MDI. this highlights the need for improved resources for diabetes and carbohydrate counting education for patients with T1DM.
Source: BBA Clinical - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research