763-P: Parent–Child Mealtime Behavior and Glycemic Control in T1D Preschoolers

Parents of T1D preschoolers must balance nutrition, insulin needs, and eating behaviors of this age group. The present study examined the relationship between parent feeding practices, child mealtime behavior, and glycemic control in T1D preschoolers. 36 parent-child dyads (2-5 y, T1D≥1 y) were part of a baseline assessment for a RCT (M child age=4.7 y; M A1c=8.3; M parent age=36.3 y). Parent feeding practices and child mealtime behaviors were measured using the Structure and Control in Parent Feeding Questionnaire (SCPF Table 1) and the Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS Table 1). Glycemic control measured with CGM. Descriptive statistics for glycemic control, parent and child behaviors are in Table 1. Greater frequency of problematic child behavior at mealtime was associated with greater reports of control-based feeding practices (restriction and pressure to eat; r=.44, p