Efficacy of photographic educational materials for carbohydrate counting training of adolescents with diabetes mellitus.

Background: Carbohydrate counting (CHC) is ack - nowledged by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as an important tool.

Objective: To assess the efficacy of photographic educational materials to train adolescents with DM to perform CHC.

Subjects And Methods: 76 adolescents were randomly divided into two groups of CHC orientation: by means of photographic materials (Photo) or by a list of foods (List).