Description
Abstract
Author Format:
Kwale Subcounty Hospital, Nutrition Department. (2024).
Background/Introduction:
According to hospital-based data, postprandial hyperglycemia is a major clinical as well as public health concern among hospitalized patients leading to prolonged hospital stay and increased treatment costs. Effective dietary interventions have been shown to play a crucial role in glycemic management.
Objective:
The main objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of hospital meal modification in achieving good glycemic control among diabetic patients at Kwale Subcounty Hospital
Research Question:
What strategies can be put in place within the hospital to achieve postprandial glycemic control?
Methods:
This is a pre - post study design conducted between June 2023 to June 2024 focusing on post prandial random blood glucose of inpatient type 2 diabetes with atleast 48hrs of hospital stay and have been on treatment for one year. The sample size included 40 female and 60 male participants, selected using systematic sampling. Random Blood Sugar (RBS) levels were measured before and after the meal modification interventions. Comparative analysis was then conducted between the two datasets to determine the effectiveness of the intervention.
Results:
Before the intervention, 85% of patients recorded high postprandial glucose levels. After the intervention, only 36% of patients recorded high postprandial glucose levels, representing a 49% reduction in hyperglycemia within the sampled population.
Conclusion:
Modification of hospital meals is an effective strategy in ensuring glycemic control in diabetic patients. Integration of such interventions into hospital nutrition programs not only in Kwale Hospital but also across all inpatient facilities in the Country can improve diabetes management.
| Country | Kenya |
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| Organization | Government of Kenya |
| Position | County Government of Kwale, Department of health, Kwale subcounty Hospital, Nutrition Department |
| Received a Grant? | No |
