HighlightsCalculation of mixed meal insulin need in type 1 diabetes children is challenging.This home-based study demonstrated that for a typical cooked dinner: fat required double the amount of insulin than protein when consumed in a mixed meal.Fat and protein did not significantly increase post-prandial glucose excursion.Fat and protein significantly increased the duration of post-prandial hyperglycaemia.Duration of diabetes influenced mixed meal insulin requirement.
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