Li Sun
First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University,Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
Abstract Title: Application of Selective Intake of Carbohydrates from Different Sources in Improving Self-management Compliance of Patients with Diabetes
Biography: Li Sun graduated from Shanxi Medical University and has been engaged in clinical teaching for 16 years. She has participated in the writing of many papers and projects, is a diabetes specialist nurse in Shanxi Province.
Research Interest: This study aims to investigate the effects of selective carbohydrate intake from different sources on self-management adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with the goal of providing more targeted and scientifically grounded dietary guidance for diabetic patients. Through systematic literature review and clinical practice analysis, this study evaluated the impact of carbohydrate intake from different sources on glycemic control, self-management behaviors, and psychological burden in patients. Furthermore, it explored the mechanisms by which carbohydrate-selective dietary education interventions enhance patient self-management adherence. In terms of study design, this study enrolled 300 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who were treated at a tertiary hospital from May 2024 to May 2025. The participants were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, with 150 cases in each group. The control group received conventional diabetes dietary education, while the observation group received additional education on the selection and intake of carbohydrates from different sources. The intervention included limiting the intake of added sugars, encouraging the selection of natural sugars, prioritizing the consumption of complex carbohydrates rich in dietary fiber, and developing personalized carbohydrate intake plans based on patients blood glucose monitoring results and dietary habits. The study results showed that after a 3-month intervention, the self-management compliance score of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). Additionally, the blood glucose control indicators of the observation group were significantly better than those of the control group (P<0.05). Furthermore, the psychological burden score of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). In conclusion, this study demonstrates that the selective intake of carbohydrates from different sources significantly enhances self-management adherence in diabetic patients. Through tailored dietary education and personalized guidance, patients can achieve better glycemic control, reduce psychological stress, and improve their quality of life. Therefore, it is recommended to implement carbohydrate-specific dietary education in clinical practice, providing more scientific and effective health management solutions for diabetes patients to promote long-term health and disease control.