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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedSneed NM, Azuero A, Moss J
Total added sugar consumption is not significantly associated with risk for prediabetes among U.S. adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013-2018.
This study examined if total grams/day and percent intakes of <10%, 10-15%, or >15% added sugar increase the odds for prediabetes in U.S. adults. A cross-sectional secondary analysis of 2013-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data was conducted. The study included data from adults ≥ 20 years with normoglycemia (N = 2,154) and prediabetes (N = 3,152) with 1-2 days of dietary recall information. The National Cancer Institute Method was used to estimate odds ratios of prediabetes based on usual intakes of added sugar (total and percent intakes). Total energy intake of the sample from added sugar was 13.9%. Total and percent intakes of added sugar and adjusted intakes were not significantly associated with an increased odds of prediabetes. Prediabetes did not differ by race/ethnicity or percent of added sugar intakes.
AHRQ-funded; HS026122.
Citation: Sneed NM, Azuero A, Moss J .
Total added sugar consumption is not significantly associated with risk for prediabetes among U.S. adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013-2018.
PLoS One 2023 Jun 20; 18(6):e0286759. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286759..
Keywords: Diabetes, Nutrition
Sneed NM, Azuero A, Morrison SA
Prediabetes awareness is not associated with lower consumption of self-reported added sugar in U.S. adults.
This study examined whether prediabetes awareness is associated with lower consumption of self-reported added sugar in US adults 20 years and older. Cross-sectional data for 3314 adults with prediabetes were analyzed from 2013-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. Among 3314 adults, 528 reported being aware and 2786 were unaware of their condition. Prediabetes awareness was not significantly associated with added sugar consumption with no differences for age, sex, or race/Hispanic origin.
AHRQ-funded; HS026122.
Citation: Sneed NM, Azuero A, Morrison SA .
Prediabetes awareness is not associated with lower consumption of self-reported added sugar in U.S. adults.
Ann Epidemiol 2022 Nov;75:21-24. doi: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2022.08.039..
Keywords: Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Nutrition, Health Promotion
Wallace DD, Barrington C, Albrecht S
The role of stress responses on engagement in dietary and physical activity behaviors among Latino adults living with prediabetes.
This study used qualitative methods to understand how Latinos with prediabetes attempted to modify their diet and physical activity behaviors to slow type-2 diabetes progression and how stress affected their engagement in these behaviors. Findings showed that stress affected behavioral and cognitive progresses that adversely altered primarily dietary behaviors.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Wallace DD, Barrington C, Albrecht S .
The role of stress responses on engagement in dietary and physical activity behaviors among Latino adults living with prediabetes.
Ethn Health 2022 Aug;27(6):1395-409. doi: 10.1080/13557858.2021.1880549..
Keywords: Stress, Nutrition, Lifestyle Changes, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Diabetes, Chronic Conditions
Schure M, Goins RT, Jones J
Dietary beliefs and management of older American Indians with type 2 diabetes.
This qualitative study examined dietary-related beliefs and self-management among older American Indians with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The investigators concluded that American Indian older adults face a variety of challenges to dietary management of T2DM. The investigators suggested that future research efforts can focus on assessing how social support can be leveraged to facilitate healthy diets for American Indians with T2DM.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078.
Citation: Schure M, Goins RT, Jones J .
Dietary beliefs and management of older American Indians with type 2 diabetes.
J Nutr Educ Behav 2019 Jul-Aug;51(7):826-33. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2018.11.007..
Keywords: Elderly, Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Nutrition, Patient Self-Management
Gadgil MD, Ehrlich SF, Zhu Y
Dietary quality and glycemic control among women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Poor dietary quality, measured by the Healthy Eating Index 2010 (HEI-2010), is associated with risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and type 2 diabetes. The aim was to investigate the association between dietary quality and glycemic control in women with GDM. The authors concluded that clinicians should be aware that even a small improvement in diet quality may be beneficial for the achievement of improved glycemic control in women with GDM.
AHRQ-funded; HS019367.
Citation: Gadgil MD, Ehrlich SF, Zhu Y .
Dietary quality and glycemic control among women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
J Womens Health 2019 Feb;28(2):178-84. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2017.6788..
Keywords: Pregnancy, Diabetes, Nutrition, Women, Risk, Prevention
Phillips AZ, Rodriguez HP
Adults with diabetes residing in "food swamps" have higher hospitalization rates.
This study examined the relationship between ‘food swamps’ and hospitalization rates among adults with diabetes. Food Swamps are defined and measured by a ratio of fast food outlets to grocery stores within a given area. Data resources for this study included the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Community Health Management Hub(R), AHRQ’s Health Care Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Databases, and HHS’s Area Health Resources File. The study concludes that higher hospitalization rates among adults with diabetes are significantly associated with food swamps, more so in rural than urban communities, and that improvements to local food environments may help to reduce this disparity.
AHRQ-funded; HS022241.
Citation: Phillips AZ, Rodriguez HP .
Adults with diabetes residing in "food swamps" have higher hospitalization rates.
Health Serv Res 2019 Feb;54(Suppl 1):217-25. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.13102..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Diabetes, Disparities, Nutrition, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Hospitalization, Social Determinants of Health
Heerman WJ, Wallston KA, Osborn CY
Food insecurity is associated with diabetes self-care behaviours and glycaemic control.
The objective of the study was to examine the association between food insecurity, diabetes self-care and glycaemic control. It concluded that there was a high rate of food insecurity in a sample of patients with Type 2 diabetes who were of low socio-economic status. Food insecurity was associated with less adherence to recommended self-care behaviours and worse glycaemic control.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: Heerman WJ, Wallston KA, Osborn CY .
Food insecurity is associated with diabetes self-care behaviours and glycaemic control.
Diabet Med 2016 Jun;33(6):844-50. doi: 10.1111/dme.12896.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Nutrition, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient Self-Management