Substantial intra‐individual variability in post‐prandial time to peak in controlled and free‐living conditions in children with Type 1 diabetes

The optimal time to bolus insulin for meals is challenging for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Current guidelines to control glucose excursions do not account for individual differences in glycaemic responses to meals.

Citation:
Bell E, Binkowski S, Sanderson E, Keating B, Smith G, Harray AJ, Davis EA. Substantial intra‐individual variability in post‐prandial time to peak in controlled and free‐living conditions in children with type 1 diabetes. Nutrients. 2021;13(11).

Keywords:
CGM; Glycaemic control; Paediatric diabetes; Time to peak; Type 1 diabetes; Variability

Abstract:
The optimal time to bolus insulin for meals is challenging for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Current guidelines to control glucose excursions do not account for individual differences in glycaemic responses to meals.