Diets for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

Abstract

Introduction. Diabete type 2 is one of the most important problems in the world. According to the data provided to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), we can mention that every 10 people suffer from type 2 diabetes, attacking any age of the population. Aim of the study. Collecting information on how to feed people with type 2 diabetes mellitus and their habits. Materials and methods. A retrospective study with 70 patients from the endocrinology department: 44 women 62,9% and 26 men 37,1% over a period of 2 months. Results. After the study we have the following results: 36 persons include 53.7% with age 55-64 years, 14 persons include 20.9% with age 45-54 years, 9 (13.4%) with age over 64 years, 8 (11.9%) with age under 45. Thus, 37 (52.9%) live in rural areas and 33 (47.1%) rural areas. The patients used a wide range of diets. So, 22(31.4%) used the Dukan diet, 23(32.9%)-the Indian diet, 22(31.4%)-the Mediterranean diet, 22(31.4%)-the Paleo diet, 20(28.6%)-the Young diet, 20(28.6%)-the Rina diet, 17(24.3%) –the Ketogenic diet, 12(21.4%)-the Lightning diet. In this way, 48 (68.6%) followed these diets and 22 ( 31.4) did not comply. Taking into account this, 37 (52,9%) consumed pig, duck, beef, mutton, and 33 (47,1%) consumed chicken, rabbit meat. At the same time, 46 (65.7%) consumed mayonnaise from trade and house, and 24 (34,3%) quail chicken eggs, ostrich, hard boiled eggs. Vegetables were consumed in a proportion of 42 (60%) – sweet potatoes, potatoes and 28 (40%) – cabbage, carrot, beans, onions, etc. The fruits consumed by the patients constitute 41 (58,6%) - plums, plums, apricots, dates and 29(41,4%)- grapefruit, avocado, papaya. The sweets consumed constitute 37 (52,9%)- biscuit, chocolate, halva, crème and 33 (47,1%) - stevia, aspartame, saccharin, dark chocolate. Conclusions: Of the total group of patients we can say that 56.3% do not follow the diet, 39.8% have obesity calculated by BMI. Thus we can conclude that 63.6%, they should correct and follow a balanced and correct diet.