There are about 200,000 American youth 20 years and younger living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Due to a rising prevalence of T1D, dietitians and care providers will encounter youth and families with T1D seeking advice more frequently than in the past.
Once a person is diagnosed with T1D, they must receive insulin to survive. While there is no cure for T1D, this autoimmune condition can be managed with different forms of insulin. Blood glucose can be measured using a variety of devices. Data about insulin action and blood glucose can help the person with T1D determine appropriate actions to take in context of real time situations, whether it is tailored to the amount of food or physical activity planned.
Advanced diabetes devices and new insulin types are sophisticated technologies available for self-management popular amongst youths. This newsletter is intended to 1) introduce clinically relevant features of new forms of insulin and advanced diabetes devices, 2) highlight parameters that can be adjusted in these systems of insulin delivery, and 3) discuss areas of optimization in nutrition management with these new technologies.
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Type 1 Diabetes – Part 3: Diabetes Technology and Nutrition Care Considerations
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