High-protein meals require 30% additional insulin to prevent delayed postprandial hyperglycaemia

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AIM: To determine the amount of additional insulin required for a high-protein meal to prevent postprandial hyperglycaemia in individuals with type 1 diabetes using insulin pump therapy.

METHODS: In this randomized cross-over study, 26 participants aged 8-40 years, HbA1c < 65 mmol/mol (8.1%), received a 50 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate, low-fat (< 1 g) breakfast drink over five consecutive days at home. A standard insulin dose (100%) was compared with additional doses of 115, 130, 145 and 160% for the protein, in randomized order. Doses were commenced 15-min pre-drink and delivered over 3 h using a combination bolus with 65% of the standard dose given up front. Postprandial glycaemia was assessed by 4 h of continuous glucose monitoring.

RESULTS: The 100% dosing resulted in postprandial hyperglycaemia. From 120 min, ≥ 130% doses resulted in significantly lower postprandial glycaemic excursions compared with 100% (P < 0.05). A 130% dose produced a mean (sd) glycaemic excursion that was 4.69 (2.42) mmol/l lower than control, returning to baseline by 4 h (P < 0.001). From 120 min, there was a significant increase in the risk of hypoglycaemia compared with control for 145% [odds ratio (OR) 25.4, 95% confidence interval (CI) 5.5-206; P < 0.001) and 160% (OR 103, 95% CI 19.2-993; P < 0.001). Some 81% (n = 21) of participants experienced hypoglycaemia following a 160% dose, whereas 58% (n = 15) experienced hypoglycaemia following a 145% dose. There were no hypoglycaemic events reported with 130%.

CONCLUSIONS: The addition of 30% more insulin to a standard dose for a high-protein meal, delivered using a combination bolus, improves postprandial glycaemia without increasing the risk of hypoglycaemia.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:37

Enthalten in:

Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association - 37(2020), 7 vom: 01. Juli, Seite 1185-1191

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Paterson, M A [VerfasserIn]
Smart, C E M [VerfasserIn]
Howley, P [VerfasserIn]
Price, D A [VerfasserIn]
Foskett, D C [VerfasserIn]
King, B R [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Blood Glucose
Dietary Proteins
Hypoglycemic Agents
Insulin
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 06.09.2021

Date Revised 06.09.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/dme.14308

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM308833716