Kisokanth G, Prathapan S, Indrakumar J and Joseph J
Eastern University, Sri Lanka
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Diabetes Metab
Background: The diet therapy is an essential component in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM) as well as reduces its complications. Therefore, it is essential to know the dietary pattern of the patients with DM. The present study aimed to determine the dietary related factors associated with good glycaemic control of DM among the Tamils in the Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka. Methods: An unmatched case control study was conducted among 339 patients with DM in Medical Clinics, Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa. The case patients (n=113) were who had fasting blood sugar less than or equal to 110 mg/dl and the controls (n=226) were who had fasting blood sugar more than 110 mg/dl in at least 3 clinic visits during last 6 months. A pre-tested and validated seven day dietary diary was given to the patients for food which was followed for next 7 days. Results: It was observed that patients who consumed at least one serving of fruits in a week (OR 2.83, 95% CI=1.03-7.76), consumed bitter gourd (OR 2.23, 95% CI=1.00-4.95), consumed Kurinja (OR 2.49, 95% CI=1.00-6.17), has not consumed potato and manioc (OR 4.75, 95% CI=1.61-14.07), good lunch (OR 4.64, 95% CI=1.93-13.14), normal diet pattern (OR 8.22, 95% CI=3.61-18.74) were found to be the dietary related factors associated with good glycaemic control in the multivariate logistic regression model. Conclusion: The good glycaemic control could be achieved among patients by practicing the recommended dietary practices.
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