T1DM: Carbohydrate Management Strategies (2023)
Author and Year:
Enander R, Gundevall C, et al. 2012
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Carbohydrate counting with a bolus calculator improves post-prandial blood glucose levels in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes using insulin pumps.
Authors:
Enander R, Gundevall C, Strömgren A, Chaplin J, Hanas R
Journal:
Pediatric Diabetes
Year of publication:
2012
Volume:
13
Issue:
7
Page numbers:
545-551
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Low risk
Inclusion Criteria:
All children who had been treated with CSII for more than 6 months and were not in remission phase, defined as <0.5U of insulin/kg/24 h, were invited to participate in the study. None of them had previously practiced CC using exchange units or counting grams.
Exclusion Criteria:
Not reported
Research Purpose:
The primary objectives of this study were improvement of HbA1c and meal-related PG levels when using CC during 12 months.
Blinding efforts:
Not reported
Study Location:
Sweden
Source(s) of Funding:
Industry, Not-for-profit
Please specify names of funders:
This study was made possible by a grant from Fyrbodal Research Foundation, Skaraborg Research Foundation and Halland Research Foundation and an unrestricted grant from Smith’s Medical.