Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Among Prediabetic Patients in East Jerusalem.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prediabetes, a precursor state to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is characterized by elevated glucose levels that are not yet in the diabetic range. It is often associated with comorbidities such as obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, driven by unhealthy lifestyle factors. This study aims to assess the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and anthropometric measures, such as body mass index and waist circumference, in Arab adults with prediabetes, considering other lifestyle patterns, including smoking, socioeconomic status, and physical activity.

Methods

We performed baseline data analysis among a sample of prediabetic participants of a clinical trial aimed at improving physical activity and healthy lifestyle behaviors. Patients were re

SUBMITTER: Zuaiter A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12157735 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature