Association of Dietary Patterns with Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) among Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Cross-sectional Study

This study was designed to investigate the association between dietary intake and glycated hemoglobin among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients. Methods: In total, 98 previously diagnosed T2DM patients in Tangail, Bangladesh, were evaluated. Dietary patterns were evaluated using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Relevant biochemical, socio-demographic, anthropometric, and diabetes-related information assays were carried out using the standard protocol. Results: Respondent’s mean energy intake was found to be 1752 kcal/day. The ratio of energy supplied by protein, fat, and carbohydrate was 15.4%, 25.7%, and 59.9%, respectively. In this study, the mean HbA1c in type 2 diabetic patients was found to be 8.9%. The high HbA1c group (HbA1c>10.0%) had significantly lower protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake than other low HbA1c groups (HbA1c
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research