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Benefits of a Bolus Calculator in Pediatric Patients on Multiple Daily Insulin Injections
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Summary
It it hypothesized that children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, who are counting carbohydrates can achieve better metabolic control by concurrent use of the Accu-Chek Aviva Expert. Additionally, it is proposed that carbohydrate counting in combination with the the Accu-Chek Aviva Expert will lead to better quality of life as a result of fewer restrictions when eating and less variation in blood glucose.
Official title: Benefits of a Bolus Calculator on pre-and Postprandial Glycaemic Control and Meal Flexibility of Pediatric Patients on Multiple Daily Insulin Injections
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2015-01
Completion Date
2017-01
Last Updated
2026-08-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
accu chek Aviva Expert
This bolus calculator estimates the dose of insulin to be administrated on the basis of the following parameters: current blood glucose, grams of carbohydrate, carbohydrate to insulin ratio, insulin sensitivity, target blood glucose and quantity of insulin previously administered.
Accu Chek Aviva Nano
This meter is a normal glucometer without bolus calculator.
Locations (1)
UZLeuven
Leuven, Leuven, Belgium