Journal of Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology

Assessment of Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus Patients Regarding Diabetic Diet

Introduction

The burden of Diabetes Mellitus is considerably higher in general population. Diabetic Mellitus and its complications are one of the leading causes of morbidity. Risk factors for diabetes are well established but little is known about the knowledge regarding diet among diabetic patients. Conversely, the challenge for the patients is how to maintain the effective dietary pattern to manage their diabetes. Diabetes patients are required to make many dietary and life style changes simultaneously.

Objective

To assess the knowledge of diabetic patients regarding diabetic diet.

Methods and material

A cross sectional survey was applied upon 100 diabetic patients. A validated structured questionnaire was used. Questionnaire comprised of two sections. Section-I: Consist of socio-demographic data which includes 11 items of demographic variables and section-II: Consists of 34 structured items for assessing the knowledge of diabetic patients regarding diabetic diet.

Results

The mean knowledge score was 14.46 ± 4.52 (maximum score 34). Patient had poor knowledge diabetic diet. There was statistically significant relationship between knowledge level and selected demographic variables like age, educational qualification, type of house, educational activity related to dietary knowledge.

Conclusion

Enhancement in the level of knowledge is the felt need for the patient to adhere healthy diabetes diet. Public awareness campaign has to be started at every level to educate the diabetic population about diabetic diet.

Author(s): Hansaram Suthar

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