Attitude Of Diabetic Patients Towards Their Nutritional Status In Kirkuk City

Background: Diabetes mellitus is rapidly becoming one of the main health issues and problem in the 21st century among humans, the number of patients with diabetes mellitus is steadily increasing both in developed and developing countries. Diabetes mellitus is a major health problem that results in serious consequences on global health and its economy. This study aimed to assess the diabetic attitude regarding their nutritional status in Kirkuk city.Methods: A descriptive design study started from 12 November 2023 and ended at 28 March 2024 in three places in Kirkuk city in Iraq, with a non–random sample collection of (425) diabetic patients who were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.Results: The mean age of the patients was 50.47 ± 16.24 years. Of them, 49.6% were men compared to 50.4% female. Additionally, 318 (74.8%) of participants had accompanying diseases, including diabetes. Conclusion: There was a high level of attitude among diabetic patients regarding their nutritional status in Kirkuk City.