title: [Usefulness and side effects of a diet rich in vegetable fiber in insulin-dependent diabetic adolescents].
abstract: The influence on metabolic control and the possible side effects of a diet rich in vegetable fibers was evaluated in a group of insulin-dependent diabetic adolescents. After two weeks of controlled diet, a new dietary regime with a higher vegetable fiber content (66 g/day vs 15 g/day) and an increased iron content (22.5 mg/day vs 11.5 mg/day) was assigned to each patient for a period of two months. At the end of the dietary trial, a decrease of the insulin requirement, of the mean daily blood glucose values, and of glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1) was observed. Serum iron levels were statistically lowered, but still in the normal range. These data suggest that high fiber diet can improve metabolic control of type I diabetes, but cast some doubts because of possible side effects on intestinal absorption of oligo-elements.
authors.affiliation: Département de Pédiatrie, Université de Turin, Italie.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cerutti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vigo
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Guidoni
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Panfani
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Malano
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Battisti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Canova
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sacchetti
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000097:blood / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D007501:Iron / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D007328:Insulin; D007501:Iron
vernacular_title: Utilité et effets secondaires d'un régime riche en fibres végétales chez les adolescents diabétiques insulino-dépendants.