Assessment of Dietary Practice Among Diabetic Patients in the United Arab Emirates

Al-Kaabi, Juma M.; Al-Maskari, Fatma; Saadi, Hanane; Afandi, Bachar; Parkar, Hasratali; Nagelkerke, Nicolaas

doi:10.1900/rds.2008.5.110

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“…A random selection of patients was made from consecutive attendees at the diabetes center of Tawam Hospital, and five primary health care centers, in the Al-Ain District of Abu Dhabi Emirate. Patient selections were made during the period May to October 2006 [23]. All were interviewed using a questionnaire.…”

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Physical Activity and Reported Barriers to Activity Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in the United Arab Emirates

Al-Kaabi

Al-Maskari

Saadi³

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Rev Diabet Stud

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■ AbstractOBJECTIVES: This study was designed to assess the physical activity practice among type 2 diabetic patients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). METHODS: This is a crosssectional study of type 2 diabetic patients who participated in the outpatient clinics in Al-Ain District, during 2006. The patients completed an interviewer-administered questionnaire, and measurements of blood pressure, body mass index, body fat, abdominal circumference, glycemic control (HbA1c), and fasting lipid profile. RESULTS: Of the 390 patients recruited, only 25% reported an increase in their physical activity levels following the diagnosis of diabetes, and only 3% reported physical activity levels that meet the recommended guidelines. More than half of the study subjects had uncontrolled hypertension (53%) and unacceptable lipid profiles; 71% had a high low-density lipoprotein (LDL), 73% had low high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and 59% had hypertriglyceridemia. Forty-four percent were obese and a further 34% were overweight. Abdominal obesity was also common (59%). Only 32% had an acceptable glycemic control. CONCLUSIONS: The physical activity practice of type 2 diabetic patients in the UAE is largely inadequate to meet the recommended level necessary to prevent or ameliorate diabetic complications. Interventions aiming at overcoming the barriers to physical activity are urgently needed.

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“…To the best of our knowledge, there are no other studies addressing these important issues in the UAE. Previously, we have reported that in the UAE, diabetic patients' compliance to dietary practices was inadequate and needed improvement [23].…”

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Physical Activity and Reported Barriers to Activity Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in the United Arab Emirates

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Al-Maskari

Saadi³

et al. 2009

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“…Abdominal obesity (based on waist circumference, >102 cm for males and>88 cm for females) was present in 59% of the total sample and was more common among females (77%) than males (30%) (Chi-square test, p <0.01). (22) Patients with diagnosed and undiagnosed DM were more likely to have obesity. (23) Only a few percentage of Kuwaiti diabetic patients had a normal BMI, while half of the patients were obese.…”

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“…There was a significant improvement from 2008 to 2010 AIC (21 % versus 41%, respectively). (22) During 2006, among people with diabetes in Al-Ain District, only 31% had an AIC of less than 7%. The proportion of subjects with diagnosed DM who achieved internationally recognized targets for HbA1c (<7%), LDL-C (<2.6 mmol/L) and blood pressure (<130/80 mmHg) was 33.3, 30.8 and 42.1%, respectively.…”

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Glycemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Countries of Arabic Gulf

Alrasheedi¹

2015

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing, worldwide public health concern. The countries of Arabic Gulf appear to have a higher prevalence of diabetes than the global average. The recent and rapid socio-economic development of these countries has been associated with this rising prevalence. Although the rate of type 2 diabetes management based on glycosylated hemoglobin level in the countries of Arabic Gulf is labeled as poor, the outcomes are almost similar to those reported from elsewhere. Unfortunately, overweight and obesity are driving the global diabetes epidemic. A minority of patients with type 2 diabetes had a normal body weight which might make the control of diabetes difficult. Anyhow, Greater efforts are urgently needed to properly manage diabetes early in order to prevent short and long-term complications. Practical strategies aimed at more effective management of type 2 diabetes patients are strongly needed.

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“…A Swedish survey found that 34 percent of Type 2 diabetics had good glycemic control (56) . A study by F. AlMaskari, et al found that 38 percent of Type 2 DM subjects had good glycemic control (57) and study by J. Al-Kaabi, et al, reported 31 percent of subjects had good glycemic control (58) . Further diabetic dyslipidemia was particularly common in our study in excess of 81 percent; other authors have found similar associations in their study Parikh et al (59) .…”

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Patient Profile of Diabetic Individuals, Attending Primary Care Diabetic Clinic, In Karimnagar, Telangana

Khandal¹

2017

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Assessment of Dietary Practice Among Diabetic Patients in the United Arab Emirates

Abstract: The dietary practices of diabetic patients in the UAE are inadequate and need improvement.

Cited by 86 publications

References 23 publications

Physical Activity and Reported Barriers to Activity Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in the United Arab Emirates

Physical Activity and Reported Barriers to Activity Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in the United Arab Emirates

Glycemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Countries of Arabic Gulf

Patient Profile of Diabetic Individuals, Attending Primary Care Diabetic Clinic, In Karimnagar, Telangana

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