Observational Study
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World J Diabetes. Nov 15, 2021; 12(11): 1942-1956
Published online Nov 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i11.1942
Table 3 Adherence to individual food groups and total Mediterranean diet guidelines according to diabetes management
Parameter, n (%)
HbA1c > 7 % (n = 179)
HbA1c < 7 % (n = 94)
Total (n = 273)
P value1
Cereals113 (63.1)60 (63.8)173 (63.4)0.909
Potato159 (88.8)81 (86.2)240 (87.9)0.523
Olive oil48 (26.8)25 (26.6)73 (26.7)0.969
Nuts27 (15.1)18 (19.1)45 (16.5)0.390
Fresh fruit57 (31.8)36 (38.3)93 (34.1)0.286
Vegetables15 (8.4)8 (8.5)23 (8.4)0.971
Milk and dairy products38 (21.2)20 (21.3)58 (21.2)0.993
Legumes50 (27.9)35 (37.2)85 (31.1)0.115
Eggs59 (33.0)44 (46.8)103 (37.7)0.025
Fish51 (28.5)31 (33.0)82 (30.0)0.443
White meat60 (33.5)27 (28.7)87 (31.9)0.419
Red meat86 (48.0)41 (43.6)127 (46.5)0.487
Sweets144 (80.4)70 (74.5)214 (78.4)0.255
Wine28 (15.6)28 (29.8)56 (20.5)0.006
Total MDSS points8.0 (6.0-10.0)8.0 (6.0-11.0)8.0 (6.0-11.0)0.261