Document Type
Dissertation
Publication Date
Spring 4-8-2023
Abstract
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent disease processes in the world. Approximately 537 million people have diabetes (International Diabetes Federation, 2021). Hemoglobin A1C levels are used to monitor overall blood glucose control in three-month increments. If the hemoglobin A1C can be lowered, the person should achieve better blood glucose control. Since carbohydrates are the main contributor to blood glucose, this project’s goal is to determine if carbohydrate counting via Cornerstones4Care Meal Planning and Carb Counting booklet (Cornerstones4Care, 2021) (Appendix A) will help diabetics achieve a lower hemoglobin A1C. Data were collected from a retrospective chart review during a five-year period. The pre-carbohydrate counting hemoglobin A1C and post-carbohydrate counting hemoglobin A1C will be collected from the chart review for adult diabetics that were provided the Cornerstones4care Meal Planning and Carb Counting booklet (Appendix A) to determine if a change in the A1C occurred. If carbohydrate counting is effective, the hemoglobin A1C should be reduced.
Recommended Citation
Moore, Dillon, "The Effects of Carbohydrate Counting on Hemoglobin A1C Levels in Adult Diabetics" (2023). Anna Vaughn School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects. 1.
https://digitalshowcase.oru.edu/condissertations/1
