Mediterranean diet and metabolic syndrome prevalence in type 2 diabetes patients in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran. Issue 2 (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Veissi, Masoud; Anari, Razieh; Amani, Reza; Shahbazian, Hajieh; Latifi, Seyed Mahmoud
• Is Part Of: Diabetes & metabolic syndrome. Volume 10:Issue 2(2016)Supplement 1
• Page Start: S26
• Page End: S29
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: Cardiovascular disease -- Dietary patterns -- Mediterranean diet -- Metabolic syndrome -- Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Diabetes -- Periodicals; Metabolism -- Disorders -- Periodicals; Diabetes Mellitus -- Periodicals; Metabolic Diseases -- Periodicals; Diabète -- Périodiques; Métabolisme, Troubles du -- Périodiques; Endocrinologie -- Périodiques; Diabète -- Physiopathologie -- Périodiques; Diabetes; Metabolism -- Disorders; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.462
• DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2016.01.015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1871-4021

Abstract

Highlights: This was a cross-sectional study in T2DM patients. No significant association was found between Met S and adherence to MD. Women had the higher risk for metabolic syndrome. Nuts, legumes and seeds have cardiovascular benefits for diabetics. Abstract: Aims: Metabolic syndrome as a cardiovascular disease predictor, is proposed to be reduced by following a Mediterranean diet. This study was aimed to explore the relationships between metabolic syndrome and Mediterranean diet in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Materials: A cross-sectional study was performed on 158 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients 28–75 years old (mean age: 54.3 ± 9.6 yrs). Fasting glucose and lipid profile were measured. Blood pressure and anthropometric characteristics of each participant were recorded. Food frequency questionnaires were evaluated using an 11-item score to determine the adherence to Mediterranean diet. Results: Totally, 55.4% of participants had a good adherence to Mediterranean diet. The risk of metabolic syndrome in women was significantly higher than in men (OR = 8.65, CI 95% = 2.88–25.99; p < 0.001). Nuts, legumes and seeds consumption were associated with a significant lower risk of metabolic syndrome (OR = 0.42, CI 95% = 0.188–0.917; p < 0.05). No considerable association was observed between metabolic syndrome and adherence to Mediterranean diet ( p = 0.167). Conclusions: Results demonstrated no association between Mediterranean diet adherence and metabolic syndrome in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. However, nuts, legumes and seeds might have greater benefits for diabetics.