This sequential mixed-methods study investigated the association between workplace eating patterns and glycemic control among employed type 2 diabetic patients in Hong Kong. Qualitative data from focus groups (n=31) identified home-prepared meal (HPM) consumption frequency and meal timing as key factors. A subsequent cross-sectional study (n=185) confirmed that regular HPM consumption at work was independently associated with lower HbA1c levels (R² = 0.146, p = 0.015), even after adjusting for socio-demographic, lifestyle, and disease factors. The study suggests promoting HPM consumption at the workplace through practical dietary advice and workplace accommodations.
Publisher
Nutrition and Diabetes
Published On
Apr 04, 2022
Authors
Heidi H. Y. Hung, Emily Ying Yang Chan, Elaine Chow, Shuk-yun Leung, Francisco Tsz Tsun Lai, Eng-kiong Yeoh
Tags
workplace eating patterns
glycemic control
type 2 diabetes
home-prepared meals
HbA1c levels
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