Clinical Nutrition Pathways for Type 1 Diabetes

Idiopathic Immune mediated

TYPE 1 DIABETES
Mellitus

Complications:
Symptoms:
 Ketoacidosis
 Hyperglycemia  CVD
 Excessive thirst.  Retinopathy
 Frequent urination.  Nephropathy
 Significant weight loss  Neuropathy
 Electrolyte disturbance

Nutritional Therapy:
 Integrate insulin regimen into preferred eating and physical activity
schedule.
 Consistency in timing and amount of carbohydrates eaten if on fixed insulin
doses.
 Adjust premeal insulin dose based on insulin-to-carbohydrates ratios.
 Adequate energy and nutrient intake to promote growth and development
in children.
 Energy intake to prevent weight gain in adults