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Research paper thumbnail of Dietary Patterns and Physical Activity Levels Among People With Type 2 Diabetes

Nutrition and Metabolic Insights

Objective: The aim of our study was to assess the association of eating habits with the dietary p... more Objective: The aim of our study was to assess the association of eating habits with the dietary patterns of people with diabetes. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (NIDE), Dow University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. A total 301 patients aged >18 with type 2 diabetes came to Outpatient department were recruited. Structured questionnaire was used to assess general characteristics, Anthropometric measurements, biochemical markers, and dietary intake. Results: A total of 301 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were included in this study. The average age of patients was 51.6 (SD ± 11.1) years which ranged from 21 to 80 years whereas the average BMI was 27.2 kg / m2 (SD ± 5.6). Overall, 42% of patients were found to often have less than 1 serving of fruit, and 45% had less than 3 servings of vegetables daily. Of all, 77 (26%) patients often distributed carbohydrates all over the day. Results revealed that HbA1c w...

Research paper thumbnail of Too Many Calories, Refined Carbohydrates, and Saturated Fat Consumption Endow to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Pakistani Adults

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences

Background: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is one of the leading causes of liver diseas... more Background: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is one of the leading causes of liver disease worldwide. A healthy diet plays a significant role in the prevention of NAFLD. Few studies have been done in Pakistan to evaluate the dietary intake of patients suffering from NAFLD. This study aimed to look into the dietary intake of NAFLD patients being treated at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan Objective: To determine the nutritional status of NAFLD patients. Method: 118 NAFLD patients, aged 18 to 60, male and female, were enrolled. Patients with advanced liver or kidney failure, decompensated liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, acute flare, and chronic liver disease were excluded. This cross-sectional study used an interview-administered questionnaire to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, nutrition-related biochemical measurements, and dietary intake (24-hour diet recall and validated food frequency questionnaire). Data...

Research paper thumbnail of Significance of Diet in Acne Vulgaris patients attending Dermatology clinic at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi

Journal of University Medical & Dental College, 2021

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The pathology of acne is vaguely understood to date, current epidemiologi... more BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The pathology of acne is vaguely understood to date, current epidemiologic evidence in Eastern populations indicates that consumption of chocolate, milk intake, fatty products, and glycemic load may be involved. Previously little research has been conducted highlighting the possible relationship between diet and acne among patients in Pakistan. The objective of this study was to identify the association of acne vulgaris and dietary intake patterns. METHODOLOGY: An observational study enrolled 246 participants, both genders, 16 to 40 years of age, diagnosed with Acne Vulgaris recruited from a tertiary-care hospital out-patient clinic in Karachi. The structured questionnaire consisted of various methods for assessing nutritional parameters. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS, the association of Acne was tested with dietary habits using Pearson-Chi Square test. Food items with a p-value less than 0.05 in the Chi Square test were considered in Bina...

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence of Mental cognitive impairment disorder among the general public of Karachi and its associated factor

Chinese Journal of Medical Research, 2021

Mental cognition impairment disorder is more prevalent among older people. It causes memory distu... more Mental cognition impairment disorder is more prevalent among older people. It causes memory disturbance and hinders the daily life work of people. Research data is needed to know the prevalence of mental cognitive impairment disorder among general population. Dara was collected within 10 days 25 to 5 September from general population of Karachi through online questionnaire. Information was collected regarding gender, age, gender, profession, using cellphone, having cellphone, snoring, smoking, diabetes, and hypertension. This study is aimed to identify the prevalence of mental cognitive impairment disorder among general population of Karachi and identify associated vulnerable groups and factors. around 25.8% of respondents reported normal cognition, 70.8% reported moderate cognition and 3.5% reported severe cognition. Majority of respondents belong to 20-30 age groups, female, undergraduate education level, students, were having cellphone, were using cellphone. In this research arou...

Research paper thumbnail of Dietary Patterns and Physical Activity Levels Among People With Type 2 Diabetes

Nutrition and Metabolic Insights

Objective: The aim of our study was to assess the association of eating habits with the dietary p... more Objective: The aim of our study was to assess the association of eating habits with the dietary patterns of people with diabetes. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (NIDE), Dow University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. A total 301 patients aged >18 with type 2 diabetes came to Outpatient department were recruited. Structured questionnaire was used to assess general characteristics, Anthropometric measurements, biochemical markers, and dietary intake. Results: A total of 301 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were included in this study. The average age of patients was 51.6 (SD ± 11.1) years which ranged from 21 to 80 years whereas the average BMI was 27.2 kg / m2 (SD ± 5.6). Overall, 42% of patients were found to often have less than 1 serving of fruit, and 45% had less than 3 servings of vegetables daily. Of all, 77 (26%) patients often distributed carbohydrates all over the day. Results revealed that HbA1c w...

Research paper thumbnail of Too Many Calories, Refined Carbohydrates, and Saturated Fat Consumption Endow to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Pakistani Adults

Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences

Background: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is one of the leading causes of liver diseas... more Background: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is one of the leading causes of liver disease worldwide. A healthy diet plays a significant role in the prevention of NAFLD. Few studies have been done in Pakistan to evaluate the dietary intake of patients suffering from NAFLD. This study aimed to look into the dietary intake of NAFLD patients being treated at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan Objective: To determine the nutritional status of NAFLD patients. Method: 118 NAFLD patients, aged 18 to 60, male and female, were enrolled. Patients with advanced liver or kidney failure, decompensated liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, acute flare, and chronic liver disease were excluded. This cross-sectional study used an interview-administered questionnaire to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, nutrition-related biochemical measurements, and dietary intake (24-hour diet recall and validated food frequency questionnaire). Data...

Research paper thumbnail of Significance of Diet in Acne Vulgaris patients attending Dermatology clinic at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi

Journal of University Medical & Dental College, 2021

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The pathology of acne is vaguely understood to date, current epidemiologi... more BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The pathology of acne is vaguely understood to date, current epidemiologic evidence in Eastern populations indicates that consumption of chocolate, milk intake, fatty products, and glycemic load may be involved. Previously little research has been conducted highlighting the possible relationship between diet and acne among patients in Pakistan. The objective of this study was to identify the association of acne vulgaris and dietary intake patterns. METHODOLOGY: An observational study enrolled 246 participants, both genders, 16 to 40 years of age, diagnosed with Acne Vulgaris recruited from a tertiary-care hospital out-patient clinic in Karachi. The structured questionnaire consisted of various methods for assessing nutritional parameters. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS, the association of Acne was tested with dietary habits using Pearson-Chi Square test. Food items with a p-value less than 0.05 in the Chi Square test were considered in Bina...

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence of Mental cognitive impairment disorder among the general public of Karachi and its associated factor

Chinese Journal of Medical Research, 2021

Mental cognition impairment disorder is more prevalent among older people. It causes memory distu... more Mental cognition impairment disorder is more prevalent among older people. It causes memory disturbance and hinders the daily life work of people. Research data is needed to know the prevalence of mental cognitive impairment disorder among general population. Dara was collected within 10 days 25 to 5 September from general population of Karachi through online questionnaire. Information was collected regarding gender, age, gender, profession, using cellphone, having cellphone, snoring, smoking, diabetes, and hypertension. This study is aimed to identify the prevalence of mental cognitive impairment disorder among general population of Karachi and identify associated vulnerable groups and factors. around 25.8% of respondents reported normal cognition, 70.8% reported moderate cognition and 3.5% reported severe cognition. Majority of respondents belong to 20-30 age groups, female, undergraduate education level, students, were having cellphone, were using cellphone. In this research arou...