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. 2023 Sep 13;34(6):767-771.
doi: 10.1515/jbcpp-2023-0202. eCollection 2023 Nov 1.

3-Day food record: efficacy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Auletta Pasquale  1 , D'Arco Raffaele  2 , Corigliano Gerardo  3 , Conte Marisa  4 , Pagano Silvestre  2 , Genovese Valentina  2 , De Fortuna Umberto  5 , Modestino Michele  5 , Palermi Stefano  6 , De Luca Mariarosaria  5 , Guardasole Vincenzo  5
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3-Day food record: efficacy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Auletta Pasquale et al. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. .

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the 3-day food records in monitoring and enhancing dietary habits among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods: A total of 49 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were enrolled, with 38 completing the study. Participants were instructed to record their food intake over 3 consecutive days every 2 months. Key anthropometric and glycometabolic parameters, including body weight, abdominal circumference, glycated hemoglobin, and fasting blood sugar, were evaluated at baseline and after 6 months.

Results: The introduction of the 3-day food records led to significant improvements in body weight, abdominal circumference, glycated hemoglobin, and fasting blood sugar. Additionally, there was a notable increase in the percentage of patients adhering to the LARN nutritional recommendations, especially concerning the intake of carbohydrates, simple sugars, proteins, fiber, and water. However, adherence to lipid and saturated fat recommendations remained a challenge.

Conclusions: The 3-day food records emerges as a valuable tool in the dietary management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. By facilitating real-time monitoring and feedback, it holds promise in enhancing patient adherence to nutritional guidelines, thereby improving key health outcomes.

Keywords: 3-day food records; LARN recommendations; diabetes mellitus; dietary management; nutritional adherence.

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