Nutritional Management and Carbohydrate Counting for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Kim,  Ji Young

doi:2015.16.2.117

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 16(2); 2015 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2015;16(2):117-122.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2015.16.2.117 Published online June 30, 2015.

제1형 당뇨병 환자에서 영양관리와 탄수화물 계산법

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Nutritional Management and Carbohydrate Counting for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Ji Young Kim

Registered Dietitian, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea. uwa830@daum.net

Abstract

Carbohydrate counting is a prudent meal planning approach for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), especially those undergoing multiple daily injections or continuous subcutaneous insulin injections. Carbohydrate counting can make food planning flexible and enjoyable, but limitations exist. This article focuses on how to educate T1DM patients in Korea on carbohydrate counting and how to overcome the limitations of carbohydrate counting.

Key Words: Carbohydrate counting, Nutritional management, Type 1 diabetes mellitus