A study of impact of nutritional counseling on the health status of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
7
Article ID: 
10155
7 pages
Research Article

A study of impact of nutritional counseling on the health status of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Ms. Pooja Maheshwari, Dr. Sunayn, Dr. Ankita Tyagi and Dr. Rita Bakshi

Abstract: 

The present study was conducted in SUBHARTI UNIVERSITY (CSS HOSPITAL), situated in Meerut city (NH-58), UTTAR PRADESH .The purpose of study was to assess the impact of patient counseling, dietary intake, exercise and eating habits in patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The study was conducted on 50 patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The samples were randomly assigned into 2 groups counseling. Self constructed questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data was interpreted in terms of frequency and percentage. Patient received counseling at each visit and information leaflet from the pharmacist; the control group patients received counseling and information leaflets only at the end of the study. Improvement in dietary habits was correlated to weight reduction and increased fitness. The study conducts to determine the feasibility and effects of a program of changes in lifestyle designed to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance. Nutritional counseling is the most effective way to lessen the complications of diabetes and its management.

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