A lesson in mealtime carb counting for type 1 diabetes
Education is a key factor in improving glycaemic control, dietary freedom and confidence for this patient with new type 1 diabetes
Josh is a 26-year-old accountant diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six months ago after presenting to hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis.
Josh has no other known medical conditions and his only prescribed medications are insulin glargine 22 units nocte and insulin aspart 3-5 units with meals. He lives with his partner.