Understanding Cultural Influences on Dietary Habits in Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latino Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Review of Current Literature and Future Directions

摘要: This review focuses on evaluating and identifying gaps in the current literature regarding culturally specific dietary influences for patients with type 2 diabetes. As this topic has previously been examined African American populations, we chose to focus four other distinct populations (Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Western Pacific, South Asian). Given rapid increase global rates of diabetes high among certain ethnic groups, it is important understand how adapted strategies management have described different regions populations. The role nutrition controlling tied cultural habits customs. Variation practices, including diet, create unique environments which must navigate. family, particularly Hispanics, crucial adaptations management. Incorporating alternative medicine, namely observed Chinese Indian also guided care strategies. Language barriers, health literacy, acculturation were all factors affecting approaches these Understanding such determinants addressing disparities improving outcomes.