Meal type and size are the key factors affecting carb-counting in type 1 diabetes

Meal type and size are the most important factors influencing the accuracy of carb-counting for the control of blood sugar in type 1 diabetes, according to new research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes  Annual Meeting in Barcelona, Spain. The results highlighted the need for better information to help people with type 1 diabetes improve the accuracy of their carb-counting and reduce the risk of hypoglycemia that can lead to cognitive decline, cardiovascular events, and even death, researchers said. To investigate which factors affect carb-counting errors most, researchers analysed data on 50 adults with type 1 diabetes