Nutritional Status and Factors Influencing Blood Sugar Self-Management of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Government Hospital Abeokuta, Nigeria. | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Nutrition | ||
| Volume 39, Issue 1, March 2024, Pages 123-136 PDF (359.05 K) | ||
| Document Type: Case study | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/enj.2024.263266.1029 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Yewande Olajumoke Uthman-Akinhanmi1; Dare Damilola Ademiluyi* 2; Olanrewaju Sopitan Ibijoke3; Boluwatife Temitayo Oyewunmi4; Abiodun Yetunde Ifebajo5; Iskilu Abiodun Olojede6; Oyetunji Olayiwola Akinola7 | ||
| 1Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria. | ||
| 2Nutrition and Dietetics Department, College of Human Ecology and Food Sciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | ||
| 3Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Ogun State, Nigeria | ||
| 4Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Abeokuta, Nigeria. | ||
| 5Department of Home Science Economics Education, Federal College of Education (Tech) Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria. | ||
| 6Department Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Food Science and Human Ecology | ||
| 7Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Applied Sciences, Osun State, Nigeria | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition of public health concern, Nigeria included. This study aimed to assess nutritional status and identify factors influencing blood sugar self-management in patients with type 2 diabetes in government hospital Abeokuta, Nigeria. The primary objective was to provide insights into this critical aspect of diabetes care in Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was conducted in government-owned state hospitals in Ogun State, Nigeria. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, covering socio-demographic characteristics, dietary patterns, self-management attitudes, and biochemical parameters. Descriptive statistics, chi-square analysis, and contingency table analysis were employed to analyze the data. Results showed that 78% of respondents reported a lack of financial resources, 58.7% cited insufficient education, 55.3% reported negative primary care experiences, and 52.7% reported poor glycemic control as a significant barrier to self-management of type 2 diabetes. Nutritional counseling, lifestyle modifications, and regular check-ups are crucial for patients. Further research should explore self-management factors in different geographical areas to provide comprehensive solutions for diabetes management. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Nutritional status; Glycemic control; Self-management; Obesity; Type 2 diabetes | ||
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