Age and fasting blood sugar levels are associated factors for mindful eating among Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients during COVID-19 pandemic confinement

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274327
• Publication Date: 2022-09-23T18:15:52Z
• Authors: Nurul Hayati Cham...; Noorlaili Mohd Tohit; Amirah Azzeri; Norshamliza Chamhuri; Siti Rohani M. Alias
• Keywords: Blood sugar; Pandemic; Cross-sectional study

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the eating behaviours of many people, especially Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients. This study aimed to determine level mindful and its associated factors among T2DM patients at a primary care clinic near Kuala Lumpur. A cross-sectional was conducted from 18th December 2020 5th March 2021 during movement control order in Malaysia. Respondents were recruited using systematic random sampling via an electronic appointment system. They completed questionnaire consisting sociodemographic, clinical profiles, Malay-translated Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ-M). Their blood pressure body mass index taken day while remaining profiles such as fasting sugar (FBS) obtained medical record. Two hundred respondents with mean (SD) age 57.0 (10.90) years. More than half them female (54%). Two-thirds had uncontrolled diabetes based on elevated FBS >7 mmol/L (61.5%) glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) >7% (67%), respectively. score for 2.9 (0.25). Multiple logistic regression revealed that older higher [(AOR = 1.05, p-value 0.01, 95% CI 1.01-1.09)]. In addition, also greater 2.55, 1.28-5.07)]. Therefore, healthcare providers should promote consultation, younger Blood glucose monitoring is recommended instil awareness importance healthy habits.