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. 2014 Sep-Oct;46(5):429-33.
doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2013.11.007. Epub 2014 Jan 14.

Pilot study results for a novel behavior plus nutrition intervention for caregivers of young children with type 1 diabetes

Susana R Patton  1 , Cathleen Odar  2 , L Kurt Midyett  3 , Mark A Clements  4
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Pilot study results for a novel behavior plus nutrition intervention for caregivers of young children with type 1 diabetes

Susana R Patton et al. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2014 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Objective: To present results for a parent-based educational intervention targeting mealtime behaviors plus nutrition among families of young children (mean age, 5.0 ± 1.2 years) with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).

Methods: The researchers recruited 9 caregivers who participated in the 6-session intervention and completed baseline and posttreatment assessments, which included dietary intake, acceptability of diet changes, mealtime behavior, and mean blood glucose values.

Results: Children's mean daily blood glucose levels decreased from 185 ± 46 mg/dL to 159 ± 40 mg/dL (P < .001). There were also decreases in problematic parent and child mealtime behaviors. There was no change in children's dietary intake indicators that could be detected.

Conclusions and implications: It appears promising that this targeted behavior plus nutrition intervention can improve glycemic control and behavior for young children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Larger, randomized controlled trials will clarify significant results, limitations, and sustainability. Techniques within the program may have application to current practice.

Keywords: behavior; child; diabetes; glycemic control; nutrition; preschool.

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