hrp0095p1-248 | Diabetes and Insulin | ESPE2022

Carbohydrate counting efficacy in glycaemic control among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Amalia Gassani , Faisal Putro Utomo Muhammad , Aman Bhakti Pulungan

Background: Carbohydrate counting is an essential part of comprehensive diabetes management and is required for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), according to available guidelines. However, there is no specific evidence-grading for carbohydrate counting. This review was done to determine the effectiveness of carbohydrate counting in improving glycaemic control among children and adolescents with T1DM as measured by glycated haemogl...