This study investigates how psychosocial factors influence dietary lapses in type 2 diabetes patients and healthy adults, using ecological momentary assessment (EMA). Researchers analyzed 4,254 real-time responses from 20 diabetes patients and 16 healthy adults over two weeks.
Key findings:
Dietary lapses in diabetes patients were linked to cravings, fatigue, and mood fluctuations before meals.
Eating out significantly increased the likelihood of dietary lapses in both diabetes patients and healthy adults.
Flash glucose monitoring showed that dietary lapses led to elevated postprandial blood glucose levels.
The study highlights the importance of real-time tracking in diabetes self-management and suggests personalized dietary interventions based on psychological factors.
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