This issue of Nutrition Focus explores nutrition management and planning for school for the child with type 1 diabetes. Nutrition education is an integral component in the care of the child with diabetes. It includes assessing nutrition status and developing a food plan that considers the modality of insulin therapy. The overarching goals are to maintain best growth, health, and development, optimize glycemic control, and prevent acute and chronic complications associated with type 1 diabetes.
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Type 1 Diabetes Part 2: Nutrition Management
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