Culturally Tailored Nutrition Therapy To Improve Dietary Adherence of Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Benin, Africa
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Funding Fogarty Program
International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Culturally Tailored Nutrition Therapy To Improve Dietary Adherence of Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Benin, Africa
Principal Institution
University of Arizona
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Alaofe, Halimatou
Project Contact Information
Email:
halaofe@email.arizona.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2022–2027
Country
Benin
Project Description
Most patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Benin have difficulty adjusting their diet to reach their target glycated hemoglobin level (HbA1c), increasing their risk of complications. Through training and research activities, a culturally tailored medical nutrition therapy (MNT) will be used to improve dietary adherence and health outcomes, thus reducing the disease burden of this high-risk population. If successful, this study may be included in future multi-component self-management interventions and be of immediate benefit to clinics.
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