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Determinants of adherence to the Mediterranean diet among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus living in Mediterranean countries: a systematic review.
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- [Psychosocial factors and long-term adherence to lifestyle interventions in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus].Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Sustainable Eating Behaviors in Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Adiposity, Cooking and Food Skills, and Macrovascular Complications.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Association between nutrition knowledge and Mediterranean diet adherence in Israeli adults with type 2 diabetes.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2026Article
- Artificial intelligence attitudes in relation to Mediterranean diet adherence and environmental footprints: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
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- Adherence to Healthy Dietary Patterns and Cognitive Performance: Evidence from DASH and Mediterranean Diets.Nutrients · 2026Article
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- A randomized controlled trial protocol comparing low-calorie Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets for diabetes remission in individuals with type 2 diabetes in northern Lebanon: an intervention mapping-based approach.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are often encouraged to adopt a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean Diet (MD) yet limited evidence exists about adherence. An increased shift toward a "Western" dietary pattern was observed. Objective: This systematic review aims to gain insight into the various factors that may enhance or reduce adherence to the MD in patients with T2DM residing in Mediterranean countries. Method: We retrieved published studies from 2000 to 2023 from PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, Medline, and PsycINFO databases. The criteria for inclusion included individuals residing in Mediterranean countries aged 18+ with T2DM who underwent assessment using a validated MD scoring tool. We included 17 studies, with participant numbers ranging from 106 to 7,447. Results: Compliance with the MD was moderate, with the most significant determinants of adherence being age, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), marital status, and educational level. However, limited information is available on psychological and economic determinants. Conclusion: Various factors, especially sociodemographic ones, influence adherence to the MD among patients with T2DM. Future research should explore economic and psychological factors that may significantly impact adherence. Systematic review register: Prospero: CRD42023396094.
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