Journal of health, population, and nutrition
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J Health Popul Nutr · Nov 2017
Association of dietary patterns with diabetes complications among type 2 diabetes patients in Gaza Strip, Palestine: a cross sectional study.
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is rising worldwide. When diabetes is uncontrolled, it has dire consequences for health and well-being. However, the role of diet in the origin of diabetes complications is not understood well. This study identifies major dietary patterns among type 2 diabetes patients and its association with diabetes complications in Gaza Strip, Palestine. ⋯ The Asian-like pattern may be associated with a lower prevalence of diabetes complications among type 2 diabetes patients.