Effect of Nutrition Education Groups in the Treatment of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Every year there is an increase in people with diabetes all over the world. Because it is a disease associated with several comorbidities and is increasing, there is a need for more effective treatments. Lifestyle changes combined with medication are the best strategies for the treatment and reduction of comorbidities. Therefore, this study seeks to assess the effect of group nutrition education on metabolic control and diabetes complications compared to usual care. A randomized clinical trial will be conducted with adult patients with a previous diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Patients will be divided into two groups (intervention: nutritional education; and control: usual care). The outcomes analyzed will be: metabolic control, intuitive food scale, food consumption, body composition and chronic complications of diabetes (diabetic retinopathy and diabetic kidney disease).

Inclusion Criteria:- Adult patients with a previous diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitusExclusion Criteria:Patients with other types of diabetesWith HbA1C within the therapeutic target or with values greater than 12%Severe neuropathyChronic kidney disease [glomerular filtration rate <30mL/min/1.73m²]Life expectancy <6 monthsChemical dependence/alcoholism or use of antipsychoticsAutoimmune disease or chronic steroid useGastroparesisPregnant or lactating womenPatients who have had an Episode of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in the last 60 daysWheelchair usersCognitive, neurological or psychiatric condition