Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing Using Candy: A Sweet Solution to Improve Screening in Children with Cystic Fibrosis?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Oral glucose tolerance testing is recommended for all children with CF older than 9 years, yet compliance remains poor across centers.

Methods

We performed a small pilot study assessing the glycemic curves and participant satisfaction in seven children and adolescents.

Results

We chose a dextrose-based candy (Nerds^®) free of any fat, fiber, gelatin, or corn syrup and performed the candy OGTT 1-4 days following the standard oral dextrose solution OGTT. Glucose values at 120 min were similar between the candy and oral dextrose solution (p = 0.8986).

Conclusions

Our small pilot suggests that a carefully selected candy alternative may result in similar glycemic OGTT when compared to the standard oral dextrose solution. However, some p

SUBMITTER: Weeks C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10453265 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature