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What matters most for blood sugar levels control in type 1 diabetes? Protein, fat or carbs? ...with Rebecca Flavel

Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

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What matters most for blood sugar levels control in type 1 diabetes? Protein, fat or carbs? ...with Rebecca Flavel

In this episode, Professor Clare Collins interviews Rebecca Flavel, a pediatric dietitian and credentialled diabetes educator, about what matter most for good blood sugar control? protein, fat or carbohydrate? They discuss advances in diabetes care related to modern insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) that provide real-time data to help improve blood sugar control, including time-in-range. They cover practical tips for families helping their children and adolescent with managing type 1 diabetes, including education on how fat and protein also affect blood glucose. Regular engagement with healthcare teams specialising in diabetes management helps empower people living with type 1 diabetes, and their families, to adapt to varying food and insulin needs over time.

Key topics

  1. Advancements in insulin technology and devices
  2. The role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
  3. Impact of diet, fat, and protein on blood sugar levels
  4. Challenges and solutions in managing pediatric diabetes
  5. Importance of regular reviews and personalized care plans

Keywords: diabetes management, insulin technology, continuous glucose monitoring, pediatric diabetes, blood sugar control, diabetes education, insulin pumps, diabetes technology, type 1 diabetes, diabetes care

Diabetes Australia - https://www.diabetesaustralia....

Children's Hospital Perth - https://www.cha.health.wa.gov....

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What is healthy eating?

Eating healthy is making sure you enjoy a wide variety of foods from each of the five major food groups daily, in the amounts recommended. The five major food groups as recommended by the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating are:

  1. vegetables and legumes/bean
  2. fruit
  3. lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, legumes/beans
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  5. milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives, mostly reduced fat.

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