Current controversies in the dietary management of diabetes in childhood and adolescence.
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.
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Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Services, Fosse Health NHS Trust, Leicester.
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
D001786:Blood Glucose; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber