Assessment of Dietary and Life-Style Behaviors of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Jordanian Atorvastatin Users

Abstract

Objective: To assess and compare the dietary and life-style behaviors among the diabetic and non-diabetic atorvastatin users. Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted on 359 Jordanian patients aged more than 18 years old, using atorvastatin 20 mg/day for at least 6 months and attending the diabetic and endocrine clinics at King Abdullah University Hospital. Dietary and life-style behaviors were assessed and compared among diabetic and non-diabetic patients.Descriptive statistics, Chi-square, student t-test and correlations were performed along with binary logistic regression analysis to examine collectively the association between diabetes and the significant risk factors identified from the univariate analysis.Results: Non-diabetic patients were significantly (P< 0.05) younger, follow low calorie weight reducing diet, loss more weight after diet, eating snacks consist of (artificial juice, ice creams, sweets, chocolates and biscuits, taking supplements and drink amount of alcohol more than the diabetic patients. Female patients (p<0.001; OR=3.15) eating (sweets, chocolates and biscuits) (p<0.05; OR=0.53) and having chronic diseases (p<0.001; OR=10.27) were more likely to develop diabetes. Conclusions and Implications:Dietary and life-style behaviors did not differ significantly among diabetic and non-diabetic atorvastatin users. Diet and physical activity life-styles remain essentially unchanged for many patients after using atorvastatin. Involving patients in preventive programs promotes the successful adoption of healthy lifestyles.