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Endocrine Abstracts (2015) 39 EP22 | DOI: 10.1530/endoabs.39.EP22

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Higher glycaemic response after British breakfast cereals in comparison to European breakfasts

Elizabeth Keeler , Janine Sweetingham & Mark Robinson


WWL NHS FT, Wigan, UK.


Introduction: We hypothesised that children with type 1 diabetes would have more hyperglycaemia following a British as compared to a European breakfast.

Methods: Children were asked to take a continental breakfast and a typical British breakfast cereal on separate days. Pre breakfast glucometer readings were documented and then regular readings until lunchtime. The meals were prescribed by a dietitian; they were approximately carbohydrate matched but of different calorie content (more calorie in the continental breakfast). The quantities were allocated according to age bands.

Results: Eleven children participated. A statistically significant rise (P=0.0085) in blood sugar (see Table) was seen after the British breakfast compared to the European breakfast.

Conclusion: Dietetic advice should encourage continental type food as opposed to British breakfast cereals.

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