Unknown

Dataset Information

0

Emphasis on carbohydrates may negatively influence dietary patterns in youth with type 1 diabetes.


ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess perceptions of healthful eating and the influence of diabetes management on dietary behaviors among youth with type 1 diabetes and parents.

Research design and methods

Youth with type 1 diabetes (n = 35), ages 8-21 years, and parents participated in focus groups. Focus group recordings were transcribed and coded into themes. Clinical data were abstracted from the electronic medical record.

Results

Central topics were perceptions of healthful eating and the impact of diabetes management on diet. An emphasis on limiting postprandial glycemic excursions occasionally contradicted the traditional perception of healthful eating, which emphasized consumption of nutrient-dense whole foods in favor of prepackaged choices. Whereas fixed regimens required more rigid diets, basal-bolus regimens provided more opportunities for unhealthful eating. Most youth perceived "refined" grains as more healthful grains.

Conclusions

For youth with type 1 diabetes and parents, an emphasis on carbohydrate quantity over quality may distort beliefs and behaviors regarding healthful eating.

SUBMITTER: Mehta SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2782971 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

altmetric image

Publications

Emphasis on carbohydrates may negatively influence dietary patterns in youth with type 1 diabetes.

Mehta Sanjeev N SN   Haynie Denise L DL   Higgins Laurie A LA   Bucey Natalie N NN   Rovner Alisha J AJ   Volkening Lisa K LK   Nansel Tonja R TR   Laffel Lori M B LM  

Diabetes care 20090909 12


<h4>Objective</h4>To assess perceptions of healthful eating and the influence of diabetes management on dietary behaviors among youth with type 1 diabetes and parents.<h4>Research design and methods</h4>Youth with type 1 diabetes (n = 35), ages 8-21 years, and parents participated in focus groups. Focus group recordings were transcribed and coded into themes. Clinical data were abstracted from the electronic medical record.<h4>Results</h4>Central topics were perceptions of healthful eating and t  ...[more]

Similar Datasets

| S-EPMC8373941 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC7551870 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC7855046 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC4247344 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC10142065 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC3827889 | biostudies-other
| S-EPMC6449005 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC2744626 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC9958769 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC10195290 | biostudies-literature