Educational Needs Regarding the Glycemic Index in Diabetes Management

A low glycemic index (GI) diet may improve health outcomes among people with diabetes. This study used focus groups and a 9-item knowledge questionnaire to assess participants' educational needs about GI prior to developing an intervention. Participants (N = 44), aged 21 to 65, with type 2 diab...

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Published inTopics in clinical nutrition Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 17 - 25
Main Authors Davis, M.S, Miller, C.K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2006
Subjects
blood glucose
diabetes mellitus
glycemic index
nutrition education
patient education
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Summary:A low glycemic index (GI) diet may improve health outcomes among people with diabetes. This study used focus groups and a 9-item knowledge questionnaire to assess participants' educational needs about GI prior to developing an intervention. Participants (N = 44), aged 21 to 65, with type 2 diabetes provided in-depth information about the following: (1) use of GI in meal planning/diabetes management; (2) information and skills needed to apply GI to glycemic control; and (3) recommendations for communicating GI concepts. Focus groups revealed that few participants could define GI. The mean (+/-SD) number of items correct on the questionnaire was 3.3 (+/-1.8) out of 9 possible points. Participants were willing to learn about GI but needed more knowledge of the relationship between GI and blood glucose level and specific strategies for achieving a lower GI diet.
ISSN:0883-5691
1550-5146
DOI:10.1097/00008486-200601000-00004