Naslov
Glycemic control and nutrition among DMT1 patients in Croatia

Autori
Pavlić, Martina ; Valić Marjanac, Nevena ; Marjanac, Igor ; Barišić, Zvonimir ; Banjari, Ines

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

ISBN
978-953-59317-1-3

Skup
5th International Congress of Nutritionists

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 17.11.2017. - 19.11.2017

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
diabetes mellitus type 1, eating habit, nutrition, glycemic control

Sažetak
Introduction: Glycemic control in diabetic patients is the key to prevent acute complications, delay chronic conditions, as well as to affect the overall quality of life. Nutrition based on counting diabetic units helps in achieving good glycemic control. This is especially important in cases of patients with type 1 diabetes (DMT1). The goal of this research was to determine the level of (self)control of DMT1 patients and the compliance with general dietary recommendations for people with diabetes. Method: Observational study conducted on DMT1 patients in the Republic of Croatia with an on- line questionnaire. The questionnaire was created specifically for the purpose of the present research. The study group included 101 diabetic patients aged 6 to 47. Results: 2/3 of the participants report poor glycemic control, that is, a glycosylated hemoglobin level (HbA1c) over 6, 5 %. A positive family history is reported by 6.9 % of the participants. Overall, 44, 5 % of the participants suffered from diabetic ketoacidosis, 40, 0 % of them had it more than once. Chronic conditions were reported by 19, 8 % of the participants. Additionally, the results indicate that while 67, 3 % percent of the participants rely only on the carbohydrate counting method, 17, 8 % do not follow neither the general dietary guidelines for patients with diabetes nor count carbohydrates. Half of the participants consume fast food at least once a month while 71, 3 % consume monosaccharides more than 2 times a week. One third of the participants think that they are not educated enough about the diabetic diet. Interestingly, 44, 5 % of the participant think that the diabetic diet is considerably more expensive than a normal diet. Conclusion: The results indicate poor glycemic (self)control as well as inadequate knowledge about diabetic recommendations and principles among DMT1 patients. There is an urgent need to educate and reeducate DMT1 patients regarding appropriately balanced nutrition to ensure better glycemic control through health institutions and diabetes associations.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita, Nutricionizam

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