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Importance of Topic to Practice
Optimal glycemic control is essential in type 1 diabetes for minimizing the risk of micro- and macrovascular complications. Carbohydrate, dietary fat, protein, glycemic index (GI) and eating patterns can also influence postprandial glycemia (1,2).
- Dietary fat delays gastric emptying, which delays the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream and leads to a lag in glucose absorption. For individuals with type 1 diabetes, interindividual variation needs