Problem Statement
Even though type 2 diabetes is a challenging health concern affecting the quality of life and everyday activities, making some changes in one’s lifestyle may be helpful for minimizing risks of being diagnosed with it and addressing the diabetes epidemic challenge in the modern world.
Hypothesis
The proposed paper will be based on the following hypothesis: meaningful changes in lifestyle (reviewing nutrition and physical exercise patterns) are helpful for preventing type 2 diabetes.
Research Questions and Keywords
Research questions I intend to address with the source are:
- What are the most common dietary patterns for managing risks of type 2 diabetes?
- What are the main factors associated with nutrition that lead to the increased risks of type 2 diabetes?
- How does adherence to nutrition affect the effectiveness of type 2 diabetes prevention programs?
Keywords: type 2 diabetes, nutrition, diet, management, prevention.
Review of Literature
The article by Ley, Hamdy, Mohan, and Hu (2014) is dedicated to the analysis of dietary elements and nutritional methods for managing and preventing type 2 diabetes. The authors provide an overview of global dietary tendencies and factors concerned with nutrition which are associated with diabetes (Ley et al., 2014). Among the factors helping to prevent diabetes, Ley et al. (2014) mention the following: positive balance of energy, quality and amount of dietary fat, quality and quantity of carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins, and individual foods (wholegrains, red meat, seafood, fish, dairy products, green leafy vegetables, etc.). Dietary factors for diabetes management are surgeries and bodyweight loss interventions, carbohydrates quality, macronutrient distributions, fats, proteins, mineral and vitamin supplements, and dietary patterns (Ley et al., 2014).
The data and findings presented by Ley et al. (2014) are reliable and valid. The authors provide references to all the data used in their research. Data concerning the number of people ill with type 2 diabetes and ways of its management and treatment with the help of dietary features is taken from recognized associations’ websites and articles. Ley et al. (2014) synthesize the material into several charts and tables to make it easier for comprehension and analysis. All terms are properly identified, and abbreviations are explained.
Ley et al.’s (2014) article is most relevant to the outlined problem statement. The thesis is that despite being a challenging health condition, type 2 diabetes’ adverse impact may be decreased on condition when some alterations are made in one’s lifestyle and nutrition. The article focuses exactly on the question of diet and nutrition as the means of improving the condition of people who have type 2 diabetes. Moreover, the article is divided into two logical parts: prevention of the disease and its management. There is no unnecessary information in the article. It is entirely concentrated on the problem statement of research.
Two crucial aspects need to be investigated further. The first one is the impact of genetically modified foods on people who have diabetes. It is necessary to investigate whether GMOs can cause any complications for people with diabetes and, if so, how these complications should be managed. The second gap is the analysis of the situation in the developing countries since the article by Ley et al. (2014) focuses on the data from developed countries. These issues may be a good basis for further research in the area of diabetic studies.
Reference
Ley, S. H., Hamdy, O., Mohan., V., & Hu, F. B. (2014). Prevention and management of type 2 diabetes: Dietary components and nutritional strategies. The Lancet, 383(9933), 1999-2007.