Publications by authors named "Samantha L Clarke"
Background & Aims: There is significant interest in the utility of flexible meal plans for individuals with type 1 diabetes. However, there is a paucity of data examining this approach in adolescents. The aim of this study was to assess glycemic control, weight status and quality of life over 12 months in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, who were commenced on a flexible meal plan using an insulin to carbohydrate ratio.
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- No studies have previously validated skinfold thickness and DXA methods for assessing body protein in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (SQCP).
- A study of 59 children with SQCP revealed significantly lower body protein levels compared to control data, with a strong correlation between neutron activation analysis (NAA) and measurements from both skinfold and DXA methods.
- However, significant variability exists in the estimations from skinfold and DXA compared to NAA, indicating that while these methods correlate, they may not reliably predict body protein in this specific population.