Diet and diet-related challenges with specific focus on carbohydrates and carbohydrate counting in adults with type 1 diabetes: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore dietary intake, diet-related challenges in glucose management and perceived needs for dietary support among Swedish adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Design

Cross-sectional observational study based on an electronic survey that included the validated Meal-Q food frequency questionnaire and additional questions on dietary habits and management. Participant characteristics were retrieved from the Swedish National Diabetes Register. Descriptive and correlation analyses were conducted.

Setting

Three diabetes specialist clinics in Sweden.

Participants

375 adults with T1D.

Main outcome measures

Dietary intake and diet-related challenges in glucose management.

Results

A total of 191 persons (mean age 48 years; 48% female) consented

SUBMITTER: Sterner Isaksson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666139 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature