[Evaluation of how satisfactory is carbohydrate counting in patients with diabetes].
BACKGROUND
Carbohydrate counting is probably the most precise and flexible meal planning approach available, especially for those with type 1 diabetes (DM1).


OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the degree of satisfaction of that approach in patients treated by intensive insulin therapy.


METHODS
50 DM1 patients submitted to carbohydrate counting for 6 months answered a questionnaire related to the lifestyle.


RESULTS
The answers were favorable in: >80% to requirements related to the choice of the number of meals, to eat out, schedules of meals and social and daily activities, glycemic monitorization and interest in reading food labels; 60% to 80% answered favorably to topics related to the choice of the food type, the amount of food, the consumption of food rich in sugar and the participation of last minute activities.


CONCLUSIONS
According to the participants' opinion, carbohydrate counting is a very well accepted procedure, allowing a better lifestyle.
Hissa
Ana Sofia Rocha
AS
Centro de Pesquisas em Diabetes e Doenças Endócrino-Metabólicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE.
Albuquerque
Lílian L
LL
Hissa
Miguel Nasser
MN
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000178:diet therapy*; D003927:Diet, Diabetic / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates