INFLUENCE OF HYGIENIC AND DIETARY MEASURES ON THE TREATMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES: SURVEY OF 155 PATIENTS IN THE CASABLANCA REGION

Jaouad Akrim*, Najma Gharbaoui, Yassine Basry, Amine Oussaid and Youssef Khayati

ABSTRACT

Aim: our study aimed to evaluate the general characteristics, dietary habits and practices related to type 2 diabetes, as well as a quantitative assessment of the consumption of the different food groups and the effect on glycemic control. Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study of 155 type 2 diabetic patients was collected in two locations: a pharmacy (for 55 patients) and a medical office (for 100 patients). Results: Compliance was poor in 62% for diet, 29% for treatment, in 11% for medical follow-up. 36% of patients were physically active. 34% of patients have used herbal remedies to treat their diabetes. A significant unfavorable association was found between HbA1c and bread, meat, fruit, French fries, pasta and herbs, however, there is a significant favorable association between HbA1c and diet, physical activity and treatment. Conversely, there was a nonsignificant association between HbA1c and single plate use, soft drinks, white sugar, adherence to meal schedule, snacking, poultry, diabetes age, fruit juice, vegetables, dairy, fish, couscous, frequency of medical consultation.

Keywords: Type 2 diabetes; Therapeutic education of the patient; Hygienic and dietary measures.