Type 1 Diabetes
Conditions
Brief summary
High fiber foods are recommended as a preferential source of carbohydrate by the Nutrition Study Group of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Dietary fibers may delay glucose absorption and reduce postprandial glycemic excursion. They also appear to have a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels. It has been shown, in few short term adult studies, that high fiber foods reduce postprandial blood glucose levels. The American Diabetes Association feels that there is little evidence confirming the positive effect of high fiber foods on blood glucose control. It is not clear whether a high fiber diet can improve glycemic control and/or reduce the risk of hypoglycemic events. Our hypothesis is that children with type 1 diabetes will benefit from having added fibers in their diet. The investigators plan to study blood glucose values using a continuous blood glucose monitor before and after dietary fibers are introduced. This will help us determine whether a diet rich in fiber should be recommended in all children with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTsoluble fiber in the form of benefiber
Benefiber, sugar free in an amount to total 20gms/1000kcal/day of fiber
Sponsors
Mayo Clinic
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 16 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* The inclusion criteria are: Diagnosis of type I diabetes for at least two years prior to enrollment, the ability tolerate wearing the continuous blood glucose monitoring device for a total of 6 days, and the ability to follow a prescribed meal plan.
Exclusion criteria
* The
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| incidence of hypoglycemia after fiber supplementation | continuous glucose monitoring over 72 hours |
Outcome results
None listed