title: Current controversies in the dietary management of diabetes in childhood and adolescence.
abstract: Dietary recommendations for children and adolescents with diabetes are not based on scientific evidence nor on proven benefit to the patient; they are subject to considerable variations in local interpretation and practice. This article examines these principles, the practices and the evidence for their use, and considers future initiatives.
authors.affiliation: Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Services, Fosse Health NHS Trust, Leicester.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Waldron
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000097:blood / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D003927:Diet, Diabetic; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D011593:Psychology, Social
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber