title: [Nutritional status of patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes in Belgium].
abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the daily caloric intake as well as the distribution of carbohydrates, fat, protein and alcohol in a Belgian population with type 1 and 2 diabetes, in the view of the recent ADA recommendations. Dietary intake and repartition of nutriments was based upon the three days evaluation recall. Our results show excessive caloric intake in type 2 diabetic patients when compared with type 1 subjects (2652 +/- 850 vs. 2271 +/- 546 Kcal/day; P < 0.005). We also show an inadequate repartition of carbohydrates (41 +/- 5 and 39 +/- 6% in type 1 and 2 diabetic patients, respectively) and lipids (39 +/- 5 and 39 +/- 7%). Protein intake was 16% of the total caloric amount. Fibers intake was adequate. High consumption of alcohol was assessed in both type 1 and 2 diabetic patients. In conclusion, our data evidenced several pitfalls in the diet of type 1 and 2 diabetic patients. They emphasize the need for more (and repeated) practical diabetic information in order to improve daily nutritional habits.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Endocrinologie et Nutrition Cliniques Universitaires St Luc Avenue Hippocrate 54, UCL 54.74 B-1200 Bruxelles, Belgique.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Haubursin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Buysschaert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D001530:Belgium; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D005260:Female; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009752:Nutritional Status
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins