Abstract: Background: The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is on the rise and has emerged as a significant global public health concern due to changes in lifestyle and the acceleration of the world's aging population trend. In type 2 diabetes mellitus, numerous studies have shown that the most effective way to enhance glycemic control is by thorough dietary intervention, either alone or in conjunction with medication.
Aim of Study: This study aimed to knowing role of dietary patterns among patients with type 2 diabetes in diabetes control. Methodology: This cross-sectional study included 250 patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes who were attending Thi-Qar Specialized Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolism Center (TDEMC), a tertiary facility in southern Iraq. The data was gathered through in-person interviews with patients through questionnaires distributed on the basis of axes. Results: The results of this study indicate that 82.0% of patients follow unhealthy food patterns. While 18.0% of diabetic patients follow a healthy food pattern. A very high percentage (86.4%) of the patients with T2DM have high levels of HbA1c. Finally, the results found there were negative correlation between HbA1c with Carbohydrate scores, fiber scores, fat scores, and the overall food patterns scores (r=-0.504, r=-0.312, r=-0.680, and r=-0.713) respectively. Conclusion: This cross-sectional study concluded that there was negative correlation between HbA1c with Carbohydrate scores, fiber scores, fat scores, and the overall food patterns scores.
Keywords: Role, Dietary, Patterns, Patients, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes Control, A Cross-Sectional Study.
Title: Role of Dietary Patterns among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Diabetes Control, A Cross-Sectional Study, Thi-Qar Governorate /Iraq
Author: Hadeer Badin Rabie, Assist Prof. Jabbar Taresh Ahmed, Prof Wasen Abdul Ameer Ali, Mahmood Thamer Altemimi
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025
Page No: 122-134
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Published Date: 28-May-2025
