Abstract

Context: Diabetes mellitus (DM) presents a significant worldwide public health challenge of epidemic proportions, and its incidence is rising, becoming a prominent cause of mortality Min most nations. Diabetes has a multifaceted aetiology in India and encompass a variety of factors, including genetic and environmental variables such as obesity in connection to rapid urbanization, and lifestyle changes.

Aims: This study is focused on the dietary and lifestyle patterns of Diabetes patients and their association with Obesity in central India. Methods and Material: This study was conducted as a descriptive cross-sectional survey of diabetic patients visiting the special medical clinics at the Apollo hospital, Indore, a tertiary care hospital of Central India.

Results: Overall, 385 participants were enrolled in this study out of which 198 were females (51.4%) and 187 (48.6%) were males. The majority of population belonged to middle age group (35-65 years) showing a mean age of 48.24 years. The mean weight and BMI of the population was 73.415 kg and 28.122 respectively. Out of the 385 participants maximum were obese (72.47%). 279 (72.47%) mentioned that they eat while watching TV, from this group 55.06% were seen to be obese. A majority (258) accounting for 67.01% were vegetarian, out of them 49.35% were obese. 24.93% males are physically active.

Conclusions: Our study's findings indicate that the adoption of lifestyle modifications among type 2 DM patients visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital was notably low. Additionally,

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