Introduction to Carbohydrate Counting course for Allied Health
This session provides the knowledge required to calculate the carbohydrate content of foods for a well, newly diagnosed child with type I diabetes on a basal bolus regime.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Identify the carbohydrate content within food groups
- Calculate the amount of carbohydrate in a given food
- Calculate insulin doses
Carbohydrate is the main nutrient that affects the blood glucose level. During digestion, carbohydrates are broken down to release glucose into the blood.
Before commencing this session you should complete:
- Pathophysiology of Diabetes (172-10)
Charlotte (MbChB MRCPCH) is a general paediatric registrar working in the West Midlands with a special interest in diabetes.
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