Effectiveness of Dietitian-Involved Lifestyle Interventions in Diabetes Management Among Arab Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background/objectives: Diabetes prevalence is high among Arab populations, where cultural practices present barriers to effective glycemic control. Despite guidelines recommending the involvement of dietitians in diabetes management, evidence of the effectiveness of dietitian-involved interventions in these populations remains limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of dietitian-involved lifestyle interventions among Arab populations with prediabetes or diabetes.

The Effects of Diverse Interventions on Diabetes Management Among Arabs With Diabetes: A Systematic Review.

Aim: To identify, describe, and critically evaluate the effects of various interventions on diabetes management outcomes among Arabs with diabetes.

Design: A systematic review.

Data Sources: The search was conducted across three databases: PubMed, CINAHL and the Cochrane Collaboration in December 2023.