Vol 7, No 3 (2006): Practical Diabetology
Research paper
Published online: 2006-05-22
Preresearch of appropriate nutrition of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Diabetologia Praktyczna 2006;7(3):143-149.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION. The aim of the study was to assess
the nutrition of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus,
considering the quantity and quality of the meals
consumed during the day.
MATERIAL AND METHODS. The research was conducted among 42 children (12 boys and 30 girls) at the age of 7-18 years, the patients of Children Diabetes Clinic of Medical Academy in Gdansk. The research population has been divided into 2 groups: 7-12 years old (average age 9.3 years - 12 patients) and 13-18 years old (15.4 years - 30 patients). The research was based on the survey consisting 12 questions as well as on the anthropometric measurements such as the height and weight of the patients.
RESULTS. The research lead to the conclusion that the group of the younger children has eaten the proper quantity of the food recommended during the insulin therapy. However, the quality of meals was often not fulfilling the recommendation. There was the relevant small amount of vegetables in the diet while the preferences of soft and hard cheeses consuming occurred. All in all, the diet mistakes were caused by increased self-reliance of the patients during their adolescence.
CONCLUSIONS. The proper diet habits ought to be developed from the early years and be constantly sustained.
MATERIAL AND METHODS. The research was conducted among 42 children (12 boys and 30 girls) at the age of 7-18 years, the patients of Children Diabetes Clinic of Medical Academy in Gdansk. The research population has been divided into 2 groups: 7-12 years old (average age 9.3 years - 12 patients) and 13-18 years old (15.4 years - 30 patients). The research was based on the survey consisting 12 questions as well as on the anthropometric measurements such as the height and weight of the patients.
RESULTS. The research lead to the conclusion that the group of the younger children has eaten the proper quantity of the food recommended during the insulin therapy. However, the quality of meals was often not fulfilling the recommendation. There was the relevant small amount of vegetables in the diet while the preferences of soft and hard cheeses consuming occurred. All in all, the diet mistakes were caused by increased self-reliance of the patients during their adolescence.
CONCLUSIONS. The proper diet habits ought to be developed from the early years and be constantly sustained.
Keywords: nutrition of childrentype 1 diabetes mellitus