Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine- Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Internal Medicine, Hepatology, and Gastroenterology Division, Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine- Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
J Health Popul Nutr. 2024 Sep 3;43(1):139. doi: 10.1186/s41043-024-00619-y.
Diabetes is a significant global health concern. Regional factors play a crucial role in determining the appropriate diet for patients.
The Arabic Association for the Study of Diabetes and Metabolism has developed a position statement that addresses the dietary needs of patients in the context of low income and cultural dietary habits. This statement aims to explore the most suitable diet for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and provide guidance for physicians to overcome barriers in optimal care. While most dietary guidelines focus on uncomplicated diabetes, it's essential to recognize that diabetes often coexists with other common diseases in our region.
International guidelines cannot be directly applied to the Egypt and Arab countries due to cultural and dietary differences. Our position statement shares valuable insights into managing diabetes in special situations and diverse clinical settings within this region. These recommendations are flexible, considering personal, cultural, and traditional differences.
糖尿病是一个重大的全球健康问题。地区因素在确定患者的适宜饮食方面起着至关重要的作用。
阿拉伯糖尿病与代谢研究协会制定了一份立场声明,针对低收入和文化饮食习惯背景下的患者的饮食需求进行了探讨。该声明旨在为中东和北非(MENA)地区寻找最合适的饮食方案,并为医生提供克服最佳护理障碍的指导。虽然大多数饮食指南都侧重于单纯性糖尿病,但必须认识到,在我们的地区,糖尿病通常与其他常见疾病同时存在。
由于文化和饮食差异,国际指南不能直接应用于埃及和阿拉伯国家。我们的立场声明为管理该地区特殊情况下和不同临床环境中的糖尿病提供了宝贵的见解。这些建议是灵活的,考虑到个人、文化和传统差异。