THE CURRENT SITUATION OF DIET KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF THE OUTPATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES HAVING TREATMENT AT BAC GIANG ENDOCRINOLOGY HOSPITAL IN 2019

Abstract

Objective: To describe the current situation of knowledge and practice on diet of outpatients with type 2 diabetes having treatment at Bac Giang Endocrinology Hospital in 2019. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 98 type 2 diabetes outpatients at Bac Giang Endocrinology Hospital. Results: The average score of knowledge about the diet of patients is 5.97 ± 1.92 points, the total point is 13; The average diet score is 13.08 ± 2.40 points, out of a total of 26 points. Conclusion: Knowledge and practice on diet among type 2 diabetics outpatients was limited.