Dietary pattern in overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Objective The characteristics of dietary structure in overweight/obese type 2 diabetic patients were investigated for providing individualized medical nutrition therapy for diabetes mellitus. Methods A total of 103 out-patients (58 males, 45 females, ≥25 years) from the 900 Hospital of the Joint Logistics Team between January and June in 2017 were recruited and divided into 3 groups according to body mass index (BMI) : normal group (18.5 0.05) . (3) Intake: differences were significant in the carbohydrate intake among 3 groups (F=6.755, P 0.05). There were no significant differences in protein, fat and dietary fiber intake among 3 groups (all P>0.05). Conclusion Compared with normal weight patients with type 2 diabetics, obese type 2 diabetic patients have excessive daily energy intakes and excess energies, mainly due to excessive carbohydrate intake. Key words: Diabetes mellitus, type 2; Overweight; Obesity; Diet surveys