Probiotic Consumption, Fatigue, and Glycemic Control in Patients with Type ۲ Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Probiotics have recently been included in nutritional recommendations for the achievement of glycemic control in patients with diabetes. Probiotic foods are not standardized, and their effectiveness can vary greatly between different products and species. Therefore, the results of this study may not be generalized to all probiotics consumed. This study was conducted to determine the consumption of probiotics by type ۲ diabetes patients and the relationship between probiotic consumption and their fatigue levels and glycemic control. Methods: This study was carried out in a university hospital located in the Central Anatolian Region of Turkey. Two hundred thirty-five diabetic patients were included in the cross-sectional study. Data were collected using a patient information form, a self-report probiotic consumption information form, and the Visual Analog Scale for Fatigue. Results: It was determined that the majority of the patients (۸۳.۴%) consumed probiotic products, and the most frequently consumed probiotic products by them were yogurt (۸۰%), ayran (۶۷.۷%), and pickles (۵۷.۹%). While the fatigue levels of the patients who were consuming probiotics and those who were not consuming probiotics were similar (p>۰.۰۵), the energy levels of the patients who were consuming probiotics were higher than those who were not (p<۰.۰۵). The fasting blood glucose and HbA۱c levels of the patients taking probiotics were low, but this difference was not statistically significant (p>۰.۰۵). Conclusion: Considering the benefits of probiotics for patients with diabetes, it is recommended to provide information about probiotics and support the consumption of probiotics in line with expert recommendations.

کلیدواژه ها:

Diabetes ، Fatigue ، Glycemic control ، Probiotics