Archana Chakravarty2
Abstract
Type 1DM requires careful management of blood glucose levels, often achieved through insulin therapy and dietary management. CC is a cornerstone of diabetes management, enabling individuals to estimate carbohydrate intake and adjust insulin doses accordingly. Accurate CC is crucial for effective glycemic control, preventing both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. The longitudinal study was conducted on 10 children and adolescents for 3 months, who were selected from OPD, IMS, BHU, Varanasi. The aim is to calculate their carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake as well as the insulin dose recommended by the doctor. Data was collected through selfstructured questionnaire. From the data analysis, carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake by children is low, but carbohydrate intake in adolescents is high, that is, >130g/day, while protein and fat intake are low. It shows that the nutritional status of children and adolescents is low, for which them are coming under underweight, the common factor that affects the nutritional status are due to lack of knowledge and low income in their families. So it is concluded that optimum protein and fat amounts should be included in their diet to come under normal BMI. However, the study faced certain challenges, including a small sample size and short study duration, and dificulties in obtaining accurate dietary information.