[Influence of dietary glycemic index on anthropometric and biochemical parameters in patients with type 1 diabetes].

Objective: To assess the influence of a non-pharmacological intervention, consisting of a diet low glycemic index (GI) for a period of six months on metabolic control and anthropometric parameters in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Subjects And Methods: Ninety-six type 1 diabetic patients underwent an anthropometric, biochemical and dietary assessment before and six months after the prescription of diet based on the glycemic index.

Results: After six months we observed a decrease in A1C levels (9,8 ± 2,26% vs.