Factors influencing adherence to dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes mellitus and their impact on disease control: A cross-sectional study

Background and Objectives: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease, with current estimates by the IDF (International Diabetes Federation) suggesting nationwide prevalence rates of 9.2% among Indians aged 20–79 years. An appropriate dietary pattern is widely accepted as a cornerstone of treatment amo...

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Main Authors: Harsh K. Patel, Sumit V. Unadkat, Bela A. Patel, Dipesh V. Parmar
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_776_24
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Sumit V. Unadkat
Bela A. Patel
Dipesh V. Parmar
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description Background and Objectives: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease, with current estimates by the IDF (International Diabetes Federation) suggesting nationwide prevalence rates of 9.2% among Indians aged 20–79 years. An appropriate dietary pattern is widely accepted as a cornerstone of treatment among diabetes patients. However, motivating patients to achieve dietary self-care behaviors is challenging and requires ongoing efforts between patients and multidisciplinary teams. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to assess the level of adherence to the diet, to find out the association between dietary practices and disease profile, and to explore the reasons behind not adhering to the recommended diet. Methodology: The present cross-sectional study was conducted among type 2 diabetic patients visiting the NCD clinic in a tertiary care hospital and three CHCs in Jamnagar district. The final sample size was 450. A structured interview schedule containing sociodemographic profiles, details regarding diabetes mellitus, and dietary details was developed. Dietary assessment was done using the UKDDQ. Result: In a study of 450 participants, 44.88% were aged 61–70 years. The majority were Hindu (88%), with 69.3% residing in urban areas and 30.7% in rural areas. Using the UKDDQ dietary score, 71.55% had a healthy diet. This score was negatively correlated with BMI, HbA1c, and RBS. Factors such as family type, area of residence, family history of diabetes mellitus, duration of diabetes, mode of treatment, HbA1c, and complications of diabetes were significantly associated with the dietary score. Conclusion: The study found that poor dietary scores were linked to worse disease outcomes in type 2 diabetes. Identifying and addressing barriers to dietary adherence is crucial for improving outcomes and modifying recommendations accordingly.
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spelling doaj-art-ef61826e7fad404e90aace26de80f7312025-01-11T10:01:35ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Family Medicine and Primary Care2249-48632278-71352024-12-0113125648565410.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_776_24Factors influencing adherence to dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes mellitus and their impact on disease control: A cross-sectional studyHarsh K. PatelSumit V. UnadkatBela A. PatelDipesh V. ParmarBackground and Objectives: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease, with current estimates by the IDF (International Diabetes Federation) suggesting nationwide prevalence rates of 9.2% among Indians aged 20–79 years. An appropriate dietary pattern is widely accepted as a cornerstone of treatment among diabetes patients. However, motivating patients to achieve dietary self-care behaviors is challenging and requires ongoing efforts between patients and multidisciplinary teams. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to assess the level of adherence to the diet, to find out the association between dietary practices and disease profile, and to explore the reasons behind not adhering to the recommended diet. Methodology: The present cross-sectional study was conducted among type 2 diabetic patients visiting the NCD clinic in a tertiary care hospital and three CHCs in Jamnagar district. The final sample size was 450. A structured interview schedule containing sociodemographic profiles, details regarding diabetes mellitus, and dietary details was developed. Dietary assessment was done using the UKDDQ. Result: In a study of 450 participants, 44.88% were aged 61–70 years. The majority were Hindu (88%), with 69.3% residing in urban areas and 30.7% in rural areas. Using the UKDDQ dietary score, 71.55% had a healthy diet. This score was negatively correlated with BMI, HbA1c, and RBS. Factors such as family type, area of residence, family history of diabetes mellitus, duration of diabetes, mode of treatment, HbA1c, and complications of diabetes were significantly associated with the dietary score. Conclusion: The study found that poor dietary scores were linked to worse disease outcomes in type 2 diabetes. Identifying and addressing barriers to dietary adherence is crucial for improving outcomes and modifying recommendations accordingly.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_776_24adherencebarriersdietary recommendationdisease controltype 2 diabetes mellitus
spellingShingle Harsh K. Patel
Sumit V. Unadkat
Bela A. Patel
Dipesh V. Parmar
Factors influencing adherence to dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes mellitus and their impact on disease control: A cross-sectional study
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
adherence
barriers
dietary recommendation
disease control
type 2 diabetes mellitus
title Factors influencing adherence to dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes mellitus and their impact on disease control: A cross-sectional study
title_full Factors influencing adherence to dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes mellitus and their impact on disease control: A cross-sectional study
title_fullStr Factors influencing adherence to dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes mellitus and their impact on disease control: A cross-sectional study
title_full_unstemmed Factors influencing adherence to dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes mellitus and their impact on disease control: A cross-sectional study
title_short Factors influencing adherence to dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes mellitus and their impact on disease control: A cross-sectional study
title_sort factors influencing adherence to dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes mellitus and their impact on disease control a cross sectional study
topic adherence
barriers
dietary recommendation
disease control
type 2 diabetes mellitus
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