DIETARY MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG ADULTS ATTENDING BABCOCK UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ILISAN-REMO OGUN STATE
1Ajuzie N.C., 2Ani I. F, 3Anya G.I., 4Adeoye, B. K., 5Makinde Y.O.&6Adeyeye J.A.
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics,
Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, OgunState, Nigeria.
Email: ajuzienn@babcock.edu.ng
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus is an un-contagious chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism and it is one of the biggest global public health problems: the prevalence is estimated to increase from 425 million people in 2017 to 629 million by 2045, with linked health, social, and economic costs. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects approximately 26.9% of individuals aged 65 years and older. 1.9 million are diagnosed with diabetes every year, and an additional 7.0 million go undiagnosed and untreated. The main objective of the study was to examine the dietary management of diabetes mellitus among adults attending Babcock University Teaching Hospital. The study design was a cross sectional study conducted among adults attending Babcock University Teaching Hospital. The study utilized a purposive sampling technique, and a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data among 100 respondents attending Endocrinology Clinic and they had a good knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus. There was a significant association between the age and the knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus among adults attending Babcock University Teaching Hospital (p=0.037). Significant association exist between the fasting blood glucose (p value= 0.003) and random blood sugar (p value= 0.021) and the knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus among respondents. The study revealed that, there is a significant relationship between the nutritional status and the dietary management practices of Diabetes Mellitus among respondents (r=0.329, p= 0.02). The study recommends that adults be encouraged to do regular random blood glucose test.
