Recommendations of the Polish Society of Diabetology and the Lifestyle of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Own Research

Abstract

Background and Objectives:Currently, diabetes is becoming a very serious challenge in medicine;type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is referred to as a noncontagious epidemic of the 21st century. The aim of the study is to assess the lifestyle of patients with type 2 diabetes, in particular eating habits, physical activity, and tobacco smoking, and to compare the obtained values with the latest recommendations of the Polish Society of Diabetology. Materials and Methods: The study group was comprised of 460 patients with type 2 diabetes, treated in the Diabetes Outpatient Clinic (n = 299) and the Clinical Department of Internal Medicine (n = 166). The study was conducted using a questionnaire, which included the Food Intake Frequency Questionnaire, 24 h dietary recall, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results: Abnormal excessive consumption of saturated fatty acids and salt and insufficient intake of dietary fiber was observed in the study group. Physical activity was insufficient in over 50% of the study group. In the study group, 17% of patients were smokers and the mean number of pack-years was 23. Conclusions:In the study group, excessive fat consumption (i.e.,saturated fatty acids) and dietary fiber deficiency were found in the daily diet.

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“…Notably, 70% of patients achieved the recommended intake of MUFA, followed by protein and PUFA consumption, while greater deviations were observed with respect to salt, saturated fatty acids, and carbohydrates. This study contrasts with the previously mentioned study, in which adherence to 7 out of 10 recommendations was reported [8]. Our observations may result, at least to some extent, from subjects following outdated diabetes dietary recommendations.…”

“…Notwithstanding this heightened awareness, however, the nutritional composition of the reported food among these individuals did not manifest any substantial disparities when juxtaposed with the comparison group. This study's reported food intake composition closely resembled the type 2 diabetes patient's dietary survey by the Polish Society of Diabetology [8]. However, some discrepancies were noted between studies.…”

“…This study’s reported food intake composition closely resembled the type 2 diabetes patient’s dietary survey by the Polish Society of Diabetology [ 8 ]. However, some discrepancies were noted between studies.…”

“…The appropriate amount of carbohydrates for maintaining health in patients with T2DM is still uncertain, as studies vary significantly in their approaches and recommended percentage ranges [ 2 , 5 , 8 ]. However, general nutritional recommendations with relative consensus say that individuals with T2DM should target 40–50% of their total energy intake from carbohydrates to satisfy the brain’s glucose requirements [ 5 , 8 , 9 ].…”

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