1. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Abstract
Introduction
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (t2dm) increases cardiovascular diseases risk and is a key component of metabolic syndrome (mets). this study examined the association between metabolic syndrome and mediterranean diet (md) adherence in t2dm patients.
Methods
Outpatient diabetic adults entered a cross-sectional study. metabolic syndrome was determined based on international diabetes federation criteria through waist circumference, blood sugar, blood pressures, and triglyceride measurements. food frequency questionnaires were scored according to an 11-item scoring system and less than median score was defined as weak md adherence. data was analyzed using spss software.
Results
About half of participants had good md adherence. mets prevalence in weak adherents was slightly higher than good adherents (88.6% vs. 80.5%; or= 1.67; 95%ci: 0.61–4.76, adjusted). females were at higher risk of mets (or= 8.65; 95%ci: 2.87–25.99). nuts-legumes-seeds consumption was correlated to lower rate of mets (or = 0.42, 95%ci: 0.19–0.92). no considerable association was seen between mets and md score (95%ci: 0.88-1.05).
Conclusion
No association was found between md adherence and mets existence. however, nuts, legumes and seeds may decrease met risk.
Keywords
Cardiovascular disease, mediterranean diet, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus
