Because type 1 diabetes is more common in young children and younger populations, growth factors must be taken into account in calorie and nutrient planning based on the principle of a normal diet. Dietitians should discuss with parents and sick children to adjust calorie, protein, fat and carbohydrate intake according to individual needs.

Purposes

• Provide balanced nutrition to maintain a reasonable growth height and weight.
• Control blood sugar and delay complications.
• Avoid the incidence of hypoglycemia.
• Eat set amounts of food at regular times.

Dietary principles

• Follow the dietary plan negotiated with the dietitian and adjust diets in coordination with self-blood sugar monitoring.
• Children and adolescents have a large amount of activity and exercise, and their blood sugar fluctuates greatly. Therefore, they should pay more attention to their daily activities, follow the diet control, and discuss the possibility of elastic insulin adjustment with their doctors.
• Carry sugary drinks, glucose agents, cube sugar, etc. with you to reduce the occurrence of hypoglycemia and the impact thereof.
• Consume six categories of food in moderation, including whole grains; vegetables; fruits; fats and oils and nuts and seeds; dairy products; and beans, fish, eggs and meat. Be familiar with recommended portions for appropriate replacement and flexible arrangement.
• Eat set amounts of food at regular times.
• Get plenty of dietary fiber from foods that have never been processed, such as legumes, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
• Reduce saturated fatty acids and lower the risk of hyperlipidemia.
• Eat less deep-fried, fried, stir-fried and crispy food.
• Avoid eating processed or pickled food, and cook food by stewing, baking, braising, steaming, boiling, cold mixing, etc.

Dietitian's advice

• Record the blood sugar levels before and after meals, find out the causes of blood sugar changes, discuss regularly with doctors and nurses, and plan dietary content and calorie changes with dietitians to reduce and delay the occurrence of complications and time.
• Since this period is a growth period, when the height and weight change due to growth, the calories must be adjusted to meet the growth needs.