Brent Integrated Diabetes Service, London North west Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
Research Article
P-1133.Improved Understanding of Carbohydrates in Black and Asian Minority Ethnic Communities with Type 2 Diabetes in a UK Clinic
Author(s): S Mehar*, J St John, A Pillar, J Crawford, B Power and A Wittekind
Background: Over 3 million People in the UK live with Diabetes and over 500,000 of them are from Black Asian and minority Ethnic communities (BAME) communities. BAME communities develop Type 2 Diabetes at a younger age and are disproportionally at risk of complications. Objectives This pilot study aimed to demonstrate that using a picture based, culturally relevant, dietary-  booklet to provide dietary advice for newly diagnosed (BAME) people with Type 2 Diabetes, could enable healthcare professionals to improve the knowledge and understanding of Carbohydrates in BAME communities with Type 2 Diabetes. Method Questionnaire was administered before, and after the participant’s appointment with a Dietician to gauge participants knowledge of Carbohydrates. The newly designed booklets depicted foods commonly eaten by three specific communities prevalent in NW London thos.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6156.21.12.874
