Determinants of adherence to the Mediterranean diet among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus living in Mediterranean countries: a systematic review.

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 parti

SUBMITTER: Ayoub JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11830624 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature