Adherence to the MIND Diet and Its Effect on Glycemic Parameters in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Aims: This study aimed to assess the relationship between Mediterranean-Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet score and indicators of glucose control and lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 459 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus aged 20-64 years. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus completed a general information form and anthropometric measures. The MIND diet scores obtained from the MIND diet components form. The biochemical parameters gathered from individuals over the last three months were documented.
Results: The mean age and body mass index in the study population were 49.10±10.10 years and 30.62±5.48 kg/m2. Overall, the mean MIND diet score was 8.64±1.75, and 47.10% had high adherence to the MIND diet. A significant difference was found between HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FBG) in the MIND groups, as well as a substantial negative association identified among HbA1c, FBG, and MIND scores.
Conclusions: This study emphasized the significant incidence of overweight and obesity among Turkish adults with T2DM. Higher adherence to the MIND diet is associated with better glycemic control. The MIND diet score is indicated by lower HbA1c and FBG levels, although there are no significant associations with other metabolic parameters.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, MIND diet, Cross-sectional, Nutrition
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