NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF DIABETIC PATIENTS IN SECONDARY HEALTH FACILITIES, KADUNA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia from deficiencies in insulin secretion, action, or both. It reduces the quality of life and life expectancy in patients. Research shows that nutritional knowledge and nutritional status have a huge role in reducing its risk.

NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF DIABETIC PATIENTS IN SECONDARY HEALTH FACILITIES, KADUNA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia from deficiencies in insulin secretion, action, or both. It reduces the quality of life and life expectancy of patients26. Research shows that adequate nutritional knowledge and good nutritional status have a huge role in reducing its risk.