title: Introduction to carbohydrate counting.
abstract: In the school setting, the school nurse facilitates and coordinates the team that implements the nutritional plan for students with diabetes. It is important that the school nurse is familiar with basic principles of medical nutrition therapy, glucose metabolism, carbohydrate counting, and insulin coverage for meals.
authors.affiliation: NASN, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Butler
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002149:Energy Intake; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D012573:School Nursing / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates