Type 1 diabetes

Nutritional Status, Dietary Intake, and Nutrition-Related Interventions Among Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Call for More Evidence Toward Clinical Guidelines

Diabetes CarePublished Systematic review

Authors' conclusion

From a scientific perspective, little is known about nutrition and diet among older adults with type 1 diabetes, including baseline nutrition status, dietary intake and eating behaviors, and the impact of nutrition interventions on key clinical and patient-oriented outcomes.

Study context

Population
Older adults (≥65 years) with T1D; original research (January 1993–2023) and guidelines (2012–2023)
Outcome
Nutrition evidence in older adults with T1D
Methodological detailsCochrane guidelines, two databases (MEDLINE and CENTRAL), three reviewers
  • Cochrane guidelines
  • Two databases (MEDLINE and CENTRAL)
  • Three reviewers

Pooled result

As reported in the abstract

Experimental studies explicitly focused on nutrition and diet in adults ≥65 years with T1D

6

Observational studies

5

Scoping reviews

1

Existing clinical guidelines lacked specificity and evidence to guide clinical practice and self-management in this population

10

Original publication

Nutritional Status, Dietary Intake, and Nutrition-Related Interventions Among Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Call for More Evidence Toward Clinical Guidelines. Diabetes Care. Published 30 April 2024. doi:10.2337/dci23-0099

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