Abstract
Assessments of Dietary Characteristics, Adherence and Glycemic Control in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: A Sampled from a Selected Public Hospital in Malaysia
Highlights
Adherence to dietary recommendations among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is critical in achieving optimal glycemic control, yet the status is relatively scarce
63.8% were exposed to Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) three times and more, with the majority exposed to MNT about a year ago (35.3%) (Table 1)
They were mainly treated with oral diabetes agents (OAD; 43.7%) and mostly complied with the given medication
Summary
Adherence to dietary recommendations among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is critical in achieving optimal glycemic control, yet the status is relatively scarce. This crosssectional study was conducted to describe the dietary characteristics, adherence, and glycemic control among patients with T2DM. Adherence to the dietary recommendation is not optimal and does associate with poor glycemic control suggesting the importance of having continuous diabetes nutrition education in assisting individuals with T2DM to achieve optimal glycemic control. MNT provides T2DM individuals with an appropriate meal plan considering their personal, cultural, and lifestyle aspects to achieve adequate glycemic control and improve the overall nutritional status (Hamdy & Barakatun-Nisak, 2016). Understanding the dietary characteristics that influence glycemic control is critically relevant
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