TITLE:
The Role of Helicobacter pylori Infection, and Malnutrition among Type 2 Diabetic Medical Services Patients in the Gaza Strip
AUTHORS:
Mazen A. El-Sakka, Ektemal M. Abu Jabal, Luay M. Nasser
KEYWORDS:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM); Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori); Insulin Resistance (IR); Malnutrition
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Vol.4 No.12,
December
27,
2013
ABSTRACT:
Background: Diabetes
means the blood glucose, which is too high or too low. With Type 2 DM, the more common type, the body does not make or use insulin
well. In patients with
DM, Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common infections
worldwide. Available data on the possible association between H. pylori infection and DM are contradictory. There are a few studies in the Middle East,
and this study is the pioneer study, in the Medical Services Clinics in Gaza strip. Aims: This study was conducted to reveal the prevalence of H. pylori infection, malnutrition, insulin resistance among T2DM patients, to describe
the dietary requirements of T2DM patients, finally to evaluate the current information about diet, and
lifestyle in the prevention of H. pylori, and malnutrition. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Medical Services Clinics in
Gaza Strip, and there were 129 patients included in this study. Data were collected through hematological
information and structured interview questionnaire. Results: Highly significant
percentage of H. pylori (70%) among the DM patients includes in the study, but not indicates any significant association between
gender and H. pylori status. Conclusion: H. pylori patients should update their sugar level values
in the record, and should get exercise and diet plan for every meal.