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ea0008dp5 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFE2004

DIETARY COMPLIANCE OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES IN PRIMARY CARE IN GREATER NOTTINGHAM

Hirst AD , McCullough FSW , Brown L , Tucker GA

BackgroundIt has been shown that diets high in cis-MUFA and high-antioxidant diets are beneficial in type 2 diabetes (Garg 1998; Ros 2003; Franz et al. 2002). The aim of our study was to assess compliance with current dietary recommendations (Diabetes UK 2003) with particular emphasis on these nutrients.MethodsEthical approval was obtained to use a food diary and lifestyle questionnaire. 120 Cau...