Unfavorable Effects of Low-carbonhydrate Diet in a Pediatric Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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Unfavorable Effects of Low-carbonhydrate Diet in a Pediatric Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol 2023;15(4):444-448 DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2021.2021-10-18
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Abstract

A balanced and healthy diet is very important in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in childhood. In addition to regulating blood glucose with diet, diet should also support optimal growth. Low-carbohydrate diet aims to provide daily energy from fats and was originally used for childhood epilepsy. We present a patient with T1DM who experienced unfavorable effects when on a low-carbohydrate diet.

Keywords: Low-carbohydrate diet, type 1 diabetes mellitus, nutrition therapy, childhood

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