First validity testing of GluciQuizz, a French self-questionnaire evaluating carb-counting for patients with type 1 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Carbohydrate intake remains one of the most influential factors affecting post-meal glucose levels in type 1 diabetes (T1D). To individualize and optimize patient education on carbohydrate counting, it is essential to assess their knowledge of carbohydrate counting. For this purpose, we aimed to produce and validate a questionnaire for French-speaking individuals based on the American AdultCarbQuiz questionnaire (43 items).

Design

The translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the American questionnaire were followed by an analysis conducted by patient and diabetologist expert groups.

Participants

190 participants living with T1D, Diabetologist expert group.

Main outcome measure(s)

Internal consistency and reliability were verified by administering

SUBMITTER: Tatulashvili S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11856297 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature