Adherence to recommended diet among patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 on follow-up at Adama Hospital Medical College, Ethiopia

This study revealed that approximately two-thirds of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus experienced non-adherence to the recommended diet. Key factors linked to dietary non-adherence among T2DM patients include low to middle income, elevated glycemic levels, household food insecurity, limited diabetes knowledge, and low perceived susceptibility. An integrated approach that combines socioeconomic support, nutritional guidance, and risk awareness may greatly enhance dietary adherence and optimize diabetes management.