Effect of Fiber Supplementation in Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Effect of Fiber Supplementation in Children With Type 1 Diabetes
High fiber foods are recommended as a preferential source of carbohydrate by the Nutrition
 Study Group of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Dietary fibers may delay
 glucose absorption and reduce postprandial glycemic excursion. They also appear to have a
 beneficial effect on cholesterol levels. It has been shown, in few short term adult studies,
 that high fiber foods reduce postprandial blood glucose levels. The American Diabetes
 Association feels that there is little evidence confirming the positive effect of high fiber
 foods on blood glucose control. It is not clear whether a high fiber diet can improve
 glycemic control and/or reduce the risk of hypoglycemic events. Our hypothesis is that
 children with type 1 diabetes will benefit from having added fibers in their diet. The
 investigators plan to study blood glucose values using a continuous blood glucose monitor
 before and after dietary fibers are introduced. This will help us determine whether a diet
 rich in fiber should be recommended in all children with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  The inclusion criteria are: Diagnosis of type I diabetes for at least two years prior
 to enrollment, the ability tolerate wearing the continuous blood glucose monitoring
 device for a total of 6 days, and the ability to follow a prescribed meal plan.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  The exclusion criteria are: Medical conditions that could potentially affect the
 absorption of nutrients such as celiac disease of inflammatory bowel disease and the
 use of any fiber supplements at home.