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Güneş Kaya D, Arslan N, Ayyıldız F, Bayramoğlu E, Turan H, Ercan O. The potential of the Mediterranean diet to improve metabolic control and body composition in youths with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. BMC Endocr Disord 2024; 24:63. [PMID: 38724988 PMCID: PMC11080120 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-024-01593-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND A chronic autoimmune disease with an increasing incidence rate, type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is typified by the degeneration of the pancreatic beta cells. Diabetes management is significantly impacted by nutrition. Although it has been demonstrated that following the Mediterranean diet (MD) improves metabolic control with type 2 diabetes in children and adults, its effects on children with T1DM have not received much attention. OBJECTIVE Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess whether adherence to Mediterranean diet is associated with better metabolic control and body composition in youths with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. The study recruited T1DM patients aged 6-18 years at İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital's Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Outpatient Clinic for follow-up. METHODS In addition to demographic variables, some anthropometric measurements, body composition and biochemical parameters such as: Trygliceride(TG), Total cholesterol (TC), High density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), (Aspartate aminotransferase) AST, Alanine transaminase (ALT) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was analyzed. The time in range (TIR) is a value obtained from continuous glucose monitoring. KIDMED was used to assess the participants' adherence with the MD. RESULTS Good adherence to the MD resulted in much larger height SDS than poor adherence. Poor adherence to MD resulted in higher body fat than moderate and good adherence. There is positivite correlation between TIR and KIDMED score. Adherence to MD is negatively associated with HbA1c. The regression anaylsis showed that a one-point rise in the KIDMED score would result in a 0.314-unit reduction in the HbA1c value (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, this study found that adhering to MD led to improved anthropometric measurements, biochemistry, and diabetes outcomes. Awareness among children, adolescents with T1DM, and their parents about the benefits of MD compliance for glycemic and metabolic control should be raised.
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- Didem Güneş Kaya
- Istanbul University Cerrahpasa- Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Pediatrics, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Erzurum Technical University, Yakutiye, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Emek, Ankara, Turkey
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- Istanbul University Cerrahpasa - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul University Cerrahpasa - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul University Cerrahpasa - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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Smudja M, Milenković T, Minaković I, Zdravković V, Javorac J, Milutinović D. Self-care activities in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300055. [PMID: 38442115 PMCID: PMC10914259 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Effective diabetes self-management and collaborative responsibility sharing with parents are imperative for pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, particularly as they gradually assume more self-care responsibilities. The primary goal of this study was to assess differences in adherence to self-care activities regarding sociodemographics and clinical characteristics in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes. The secondary goal of this study was to understand the level of parental involvement in diabetes management and to assess the pediatric patients' behaviors (independent or dependent on disease self-management) that relate to sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. METHODS This was a comparative cross-sectional and correlational study. The study sample included 182 children and adolescents who had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at least 3 months prior. Data collection instruments included a sociodemographic and questionnaire about Adherence to self-care activities and parental involvement in diabetes self-management, as well as a documentation sheet for recording clinical data. RESULTS A majority of participants (71%) exhibited non-adherence to self-care tasks, despite 78.0% asserting their independence in diabetes self-management. Notably, insufficient parental involvement in administering insulin therapy significantly predicted severe hypoglycemic episodes. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric patients dealing with type 1 diabetes demonstrate a substantial degree of autonomy in managing their condition, paradoxically coupled with self-reported non-adherence to critical self-care responsibilities. Notably, children (aged 8-12) rely more heavily on parental support, especially concerning insulin therapy administration. The study underscores the crucial role of parental engagement in insulin therapy, as its deficiency significantly predicts the likelihood of severe hypoglycemic episodes.
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- Mirjana Smudja
- Department of Higher Medical School, Academy for Applied Studies Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Mother and Child Health Care Institute of Serbia "Dr Vukan Čupić", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
- Health Center Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University Children’s Hospital Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
- Institute for Pulmonary Diseases of Vojvodina, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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Serés-Noriega T, Viñals C, Perea V, Mesa A, Boswell L, Mariaca K, Blanco J, Vinagre I, Pané A, Milad C, Solà C, Esmatjes E, Conget I, Giménez M, Amor AJ. Adherence to an energy-restricted Mediterranean diet is associated with the presence and burden of carotid atherosclerosis in people with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2024; 40:e3783. [PMID: 38402458 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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AIMS People with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced CVD; however, the evidence in T1D is scarce. We aimed to analyse the relationships between adherence to the energy-restricted Mediterranean diet (erMEDd) and carotid atherosclerosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We included children with T1D without CVD, with ≥1 of the following: age ≥40 years, diabetic kidney disease, or ≥10 years of disease duration with another risk factor. Plaque presence (intima-media thickness ≥1.5 mm) was determined by ultrasonography. The PREDIMED-Plus 17-item questionnaire (PP-17) was used to assess adherence to the erMEDd. RESULTS Four hundred one individuals were included (48% males, age 48.3 ± 11 years, diabetes duration 26.8 ± 11.4 years). Those harbouring plaques (42%) showed lower adherence to the erMEDd (PP-17: 8.9 ± 2.3 of a maximum of 17 vs. 9.8 ± 2.5, p < 0.001). Greater adherence to the erMEDd was correlated with an overall better metabolic profile. After adjusting for multiple confounders, adherence to the erMEDd was independently associated with carotid atherosclerosis (OR 0.86 [0.77-0.95] for plaque presence and OR 0.85 [0.75-0.97] for ≥2 plaques). The consumption of fruit and nuts and preference of white over red meat was higher in individuals without atherosclerosis (p < 0.05). Fruit and nut consumption was associated with lower plaque prevalence in the fully adjusted models (OR 0.38 [0.19-0.73] and 0.51 [0.29-0.93]). CONCLUSIONS Greater adherence to the erMEDd is associated with less carotid atherosclerosis in children with T1D at high risk of CVD. Strategies to improve and implement healthy dietary patterns in this population should be encouraged.
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- Tonet Serés-Noriega
- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Althaia University Health Network, Manresa, Spain
- Institut de Recerca i Innovació en Ciències de la Vida i de la Salut a la Catalunya Central (IRIS-CC), Vic, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de la Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición. (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diabetes Unit, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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Nóvoa-Medina Y, Pérez-Lemes A, Suárez-Ramírez N, Barreiro-Bautista M, Fabelo H, López-López S, Quinteiro S, Domínguez A, León M, González MA, Caballero E, Wägner AM. Impact of a Mediterranean diet, physical activity, body composition, and insulin delivery methods on metabolic control in children with type 1 diabetes. Front Nutr 2024; 10:1338601. [PMID: 38249596 PMCID: PMC10799333 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1338601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Aims To evaluate the synergistic impact of diet, lifestyle and technology on glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods This cross-sectional study included 112 randomly selected patients with T1D from Gran Canaria (median age 12 years; 51.8% female). The study collected data on height, weight, body composition (bioimpedance), age, disease duration, and method of insulin delivery. Physical activity was evaluated using the Krece questionnaire and an accelerometer (GENEActiv). Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed using the KIDMED Quick Nutrition Test. Glycemic control was evaluated using HbA1c and the percentage of time in range. SPSS version 21 and RStudio were used for statistical analysis of the data. Stepwise linear regression analysis (backwards) was used to identify factors independently associated with metabolic control. Results Insulin pump use, age and adherence to the Mediterranean diet were found to be significantly and independently associated with better glycemic control, whereas years with T1D was associated with worse HbA1c values. No relationship was found between body composition and physical activity measured by accelerometry or questionnaire. Conclusion Adherence to the Mediterranean diet, insulin delivery methods, age, and number of years with T1D are important factors to consider in the management of T1D in children.
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- Yeray Nóvoa-Medina
- Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
- Asociación Canaria para la Investigación Pediátrica (ACIP Canarias), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación Biomédica y Sanitaria (IUIBS), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Investigación Biomédica y Sanitaria (IUIBS), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular—Materno Infantil, Fundación Canaria Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Canarias, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Research Institute for Applied Microelectronics, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Investigación Biomédica y Sanitaria (IUIBS), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Unit, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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Rebollo-Román Á, Tabernero-Urbieta MC, Villaécija J, Luque-Salas B. Mediterranean diet adherence and glycemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Eur J Pediatr 2024; 183:453-460. [PMID: 37930397 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05325-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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To effectively manage type 1 diabetes (T1D) insulin is essential, with dosages based on lifestyle. The Mediterranean diet has demonstrated its advantages in preventing and enhancing the management of chronic diseases. Our objective was to investigate the potential mediation of sensor activity on the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and glycemic control in children and adolescents. A total of 150 children and adolescents (mean age = 13.09, SD = 3.54; 44% female) with T1D were recruited. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed using the KIDMED questionnaire which evaluates 16 items and gives higher scores when adherence is higher. Glycemic control and the duration of sensor activity were evaluated with data from flash glucose monitoring. The data confirmed our hypothesis by revealing that adherence to the Mediterranean diet positively influenced glycemic control (direct effect = 1.505; P < 0.01) and that this relationship was mediated by the duration of sensor activity (indirect effect = 0.531; P < 0.01). Conclusions: Our results support the increased utilization of glycemic control devices, as they contribute to improve glycemic control and mediate on the positive relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and adequate glycemic control. Furthermore, our findings highlight the importance of incorporating Mediterranean diet recommendations to achieve better glycemic control in children and adolescents with T1D. What is Known: • The Mediterranean diet and glycemic control have proven benefits in improving cardiovascular health in the general population. Scarce evidence exists of these benefits among children and adolescents with T1D. What is New: • Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and greater use of glucose monitoring devices in children and adolescents with T1D are related to better glycemic control. These variables can be enhanced by psychoeducational interventions such as structured diabetes education programs or peer group-based sessions, which highlights the importance of focusing on these aspects.
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- Ángel Rebollo-Román
- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, University Hospital Reina Sofía, Avda. Menéndez Pidal S/N, 14004, Córdoba, Spain.
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education Sciences and Psychology, Córdoba University, Córdoba, Spain.
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education Sciences and Psychology, Córdoba University, Córdoba, Spain
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain
- Department of Social Psychology and Anthropology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
- Institute of Neurosciences of Castilla y León (INCYL), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education Sciences and Psychology, Córdoba University, Córdoba, Spain
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education Sciences and Psychology, Córdoba University, Córdoba, Spain
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain
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Tayyem R, Zakarneh S, Al-Jayyousi GF. Investigating the association between dietary patterns and glycemic control among children and adolescents with T1DM. Open Life Sci 2023; 18:20220758. [PMID: 38196516 PMCID: PMC10775169 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-0758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Nutrition plays a critical role in managing diabetes, particularly in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This study aimed to investigate the dietary patterns associated with glycemic control among Jordanian children and adolescents with T1DM. A total of 107 Jordanian children and adolescents with T1DM were enrolled (53 males and 54 females) in this cross-sectional study. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using three valid and reliable questionnaires. The study revealed that only 25.7% of the participants had good glycemic control, while almost 51% had poor glycemic control. Overall, three dietary patterns were identified in this study: "High-Vegetables," "Unhealthy," and "High-Fruits." The "High-Vegetables" dietary pattern showed a protective association in controlling glycated hemoglobin at the second and third tertiles (odds ratio, CI: 0.07 (0.005-0.826); 0.06 (0.005-0.741), respectively). The "High-Vegetables" dietary pattern showed a protective effect against poor glycemic control. Although the association between the "Unhealthy" and "High-Fruits" dietary patterns and poor glycemic control did not reach significance at the tertiles level, it is noteworthy that a significant P-trend of 0.018 and 0.012, respectively, was observed for both patterns. We encourage children and adolescents to incorporate an assortment of whole, unprocessed vegetables into their diet in appropriate amounts to help manage their glycemic control.
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- Reema Tayyem
- Department of Human Nutrition, College of Health Science, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman11942, Jordan
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Andreo-López MC, Zarco-Martín MT, Contreras-Bolívar V, Fernández-Soto ML. Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Dynapenia and Related Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Nutrients 2023; 15:4914. [PMID: 38068772 PMCID: PMC10708144 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia has recently been recognized as a complication of diabetes. However, there are few results about the prevalence of sarcopenia and dynapenia and the related clinical outcomes in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Our objectives were to evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia and dynapenia and to determine whether there are any associations with disease-related factors in people with T1DM. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in people with T1DM. We assessed appendicular skeletal mass index (ASMI) using bioimpedance 50 Hz (Nutrilab Akern). Muscle function was assessed through handgrip strength (HGS) using a Jamar dynamometer. Sarcopenia was defined as a low HGS with low ASMI, whereas dynapenia was defined as low HGS with a normal ASMI. We used HGS data from the Spanish population percentile table and a cut-off point at p5 as dynapenia. The association of clinical, metabolic, and lifestyle variables with sarcopenia and dynapenia was studied. RESULTS This study included 62 T1DM patients (66% females, mean age of 38 ± 14 years, body mass index (BMI) of 24.9 ± 4.7 kg/m2). The prevalence of sarcopenia and dynapenia was 8% and 23%, respectively. In our sample, there were more men in the sarcopenic and dynapenic groups. The sarcopenic group showed a significantly higher mean HbA1c value. Lower diabetes duration, PREDIMED score, BMI, and muscle mass measures (fat-free mass index (FFMI), ASMI, and body cell mass index (BCMI)) were significantly associated with sarcopenia. Decreased diabetes duration, PREDIMED score, phase angle (PhA), and HGS values showed a significant association with dynapenia. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of sarcopenia and dynapenia was high in people with T1DM in our study. Specifically, the proportion of dynapenia was quite high. HGS and ASMI are practical tools for the assessment of muscle health status in T1DM, and low values are associated with poor glycemic control, underweight, and low adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Thus, dynapenia may predict accelerated muscle aging in T1DM.
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- María Carmen Andreo-López
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, University Hospital Clínico San Cecilio, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.C.A.-L.); (V.C.-B.); (M.L.F.-S.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, University Hospital Clínico San Cecilio, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.C.A.-L.); (V.C.-B.); (M.L.F.-S.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (Ibs. Granada), 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, University Hospital Clínico San Cecilio, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.C.A.-L.); (V.C.-B.); (M.L.F.-S.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (Ibs. Granada), 18012 Granada, Spain
- CIBER on Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, University Hospital Clínico San Cecilio, 18016 Granada, Spain; (M.C.A.-L.); (V.C.-B.); (M.L.F.-S.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (Ibs. Granada), 18012 Granada, Spain
- Department of Medicine, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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Gitsi E, Livadas S, Angelopoulos N, Paparodis RD, Raftopoulou M, Argyrakopoulou G. A Nutritional Approach to Optimizing Pump Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Nutrients 2023; 15:4897. [PMID: 38068755 PMCID: PMC10707799 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Achieving optimal glucose control in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) continues to pose a significant challenge. While continuous insulin infusion systems have shown promise as an alternative to conventional insulin therapy, there remains a crucial need for greater awareness regarding the necessary adaptations for various special circumstances. Nutritional choices play an essential role in the efficacy of diabetes management and overall health status for patients with T1DM. Factors such as effective carbohydrate counting, assessment of the macronutrient composition of meals, and comprehending the concept of the glycemic index of foods are paramount in making informed pre-meal adjustments when utilizing insulin pumps. Furthermore, the ability to handle such situations as physical exercise, illness, pregnancy, and lactation by making appropriate adjustments in nutrition and pump settings should be cultivated within the patient-practitioner relationship. This review aims to provide healthcare practitioners with practical guidance on optimizing care for individuals living with T1DM. It includes recommendations on carbohydrate counting, managing mixed meals and the glycemic index, addressing exercise-related challenges, coping with illness, and managing nutritional needs during pregnancy and lactation. Additionally, considerations relating to closed-loop systems with regard to nutrition are addressed. By implementing these strategies, healthcare providers can better equip themselves to support individuals with T1DM in achieving improved diabetes management and enhanced quality of life.
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- Evdoxia Gitsi
- Diabetes and Obesity Unit, Athens Medical Center, 15125 Athens, Greece; (E.G.); (M.R.)
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- Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Research, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43614, USA;
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- Diabetes and Obesity Unit, Athens Medical Center, 15125 Athens, Greece; (E.G.); (M.R.)
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Levran N, Levek N, Sher B, Mauda-Yitzhak E, Gruber N, Afek A, Monsonego-Ornan E, Pinhas-Hamiel O. The Mediterranean Diet for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Prospective Interventional Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:4577. [PMID: 37960229 PMCID: PMC10648751 DOI: 10.3390/nu15214577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
The Mediterranean diet (MED) is highly recommended. Medical nutrition therapy is the cornerstone of diabetes treatment. The primary outcome was to evaluate the change in micronutrient intake of youth with type 1 diabetes before and after a 6-month MED intervention; we also assessed adherence and glycemic control. Twenty adolescents, median age 18 years (interquartile range: 15.5-21), median diabetes duration 9 years (7-14), using continuous glucose monitoring devices, received personalized diet regimes based on MED. At 6 months post-intervention, the caloric intake remained unchanged; however, the carbohydrate proportion was lower (p = 0.058), and the intakes of some monounsaturated fats increased (p = 0.049). Sodium intake exceeded the recommended daily allowance by 250% (p = 0.653), before and after the intervention. For blood glucose, the percent TIR (time-in-range, 70-180 mg/dL) improved from 52% (38-60) to 63% (47-71) (p = 0.047). The total insulin dose decreased marginally, from 0.76 u/kg (0.64-0.97) to 0.72 u/kg (0.61-0.89) (p = 0.067). BMI z-score and waist circumference did not change (p = 0.316 and p = 0.161, respectively). Diastolic blood pressure percentile decreased from 73% (68-88) to 69% (50-79) (p = 0.028), and LDL cholesterol from 114 mg/dL (105-134) to 104 mg/dL (96-124) (p = 0.059). The Israeli Mediterranean diet screener score increased, from 8 (7-11) to 13 points (12-14) (p < 0.001). The MED-based intervention in youth with type 1 diabetes is feasible and leads to improvement in monounsaturated fat intake, TIR, and diastolic blood pressure. Other parameters show no change (caloric intake, BMI, and HbA1c).
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Affiliation(s)
- Neriya Levran
- Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, Ramat-Gan 5262000, Israel; (N.L.); (E.M.-Y.); (N.G.)
- National Juvenile Diabetes Center, Maccabi Health Care Services, Ra’anana 4345020, Israel;
- The Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, The Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 5290002, Israel;
- Division of Nutrition Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan 5262000, Israel
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- Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, Ramat-Gan 5262000, Israel; (N.L.); (E.M.-Y.); (N.G.)
- National Juvenile Diabetes Center, Maccabi Health Care Services, Ra’anana 4345020, Israel;
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- National Juvenile Diabetes Center, Maccabi Health Care Services, Ra’anana 4345020, Israel;
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- Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, Ramat-Gan 5262000, Israel; (N.L.); (E.M.-Y.); (N.G.)
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- Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, Ramat-Gan 5262000, Israel; (N.L.); (E.M.-Y.); (N.G.)
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel;
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel;
- General Management, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat-Gan 5262000, Israel
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- The Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, The Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 5290002, Israel;
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- Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, Ramat-Gan 5262000, Israel; (N.L.); (E.M.-Y.); (N.G.)
- National Juvenile Diabetes Center, Maccabi Health Care Services, Ra’anana 4345020, Israel;
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel;
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Clerc A. Nutrition education to type 1 diabetes patients: few changes over the time. FRONTIERS IN CLINICAL DIABETES AND HEALTHCARE 2023; 4:1243237. [PMID: 37705724 PMCID: PMC10497213 DOI: 10.3389/fcdhc.2023.1243237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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- Aurélien Clerc
- Nutrition Unit, University Training Hospital, Fribourg, Switzerland
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Geneva, Switzerland
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Bryl A, Mrugacz M, Falkowski M, Zorena K. A Mediterranean Diet May Be Protective in the Development of Diabetic Retinopathy. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11145. [PMID: 37446322 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241311145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
The Mediterranean diet is recognized as one of the healthiest available dietary patterns. This perception results from its beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system and, also, on hypertension, diabetes, and cancer compared with other diets. Its impact on the course of diabetes is assessed in the available scientific literature; however, little information is available about its impact on diabetic retinopathy. The MD is characterized mainly by the consumption of fish, seafood, foods of plant origin, and fresh fruit and vegetables. It is also recommended to consume legumes, which are a source of folic acid, magnesium, iron, and dietary fiber. High consumption of nuts and unrefined grains is also recommended in the MD. Marine fish provide polyunsaturated acids from the omega-3 group. Olive oil plays a very important role, especially olive oil obtained from mechanical pressing. Additionally, olive oil contains vitamins E, K, and polyphenols. Polyphenols, which are present in a diverse range of vegetables, fruits, and seeds, have the ability to decrease oxidative stress, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Resveratrol is naturally found in grape skins and seeds, as well as in peanuts and berries, and is a constituent of red wine. Resveratrol can inhibit increased vascular leakage and loss of pericytes and regulate the level of VEGF protein in the retina, thus inhibiting the development of DR. Consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, and olive oil may be correlated with a lower risk of diabetic retinopathy. This paper presents the definition of the Mediterranean diet and its influence on the course of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.
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- Anna Bryl
- Department of Ophthalmology and Eye Rehabilitation, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Eye Rehabilitation, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland
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- PhD Studies, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Immunobiology and Environmental Microbiology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211 Gdansk, Poland
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Cadario F. Vitamin D and ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids towards a Personalized Nutrition of Youth Diabetes: A Narrative Lecture. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14224887. [PMID: 36432570 PMCID: PMC9699239 DOI: 10.3390/nu14224887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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After the discovery of insulin, nutrition has become central in the management of diabetes in order to limit glycemic rise after meals, optimize metabolic control, and prevent complications. Over the past one hundred years, international scientific societies have consecutively refined nutritional needs and optimized food intake for the treatment of diabetes. In particular, over the past century, nutrition applied with pumps for the administration of insulin and continuous glucose monitoring have allowed substantial advancement in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. The role of some substances, such as vitamin D and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, have been proposed without univocal conclusions, individually or in combination, or in the diet, to improve the nutrition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This second condition, which is highly associated with overweight, should be prevented from childhood onwards. Personalized nutrition could bypass the problem, reaching a scientific conclusion on the individual subject. This article focuses on childhood and adolescent diabetes, aims to provide a narrative summary of nutrition over the past century, and promotes the concept of personalized nutrition to pediatricians and pediatric diabetologists as a possible tool for the treatment of type 1 diabetes and the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
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- Francesco Cadario
- Division of Pediatrics, University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy;
- Diabetes Research Institute Federation, Miami, FL 33163, USA
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Bonofiglio D. Mediterranean Diet and Physical Activity as Healthy Lifestyles for Human Health. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14122514. [PMID: 35745244 PMCID: PMC9228212 DOI: 10.3390/nu14122514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Daniela Bonofiglio
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy; ; Tel.: +39-0984-496208; Fax: +39-0984-496203
- Centro Sanitario, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy
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