Comparison of eating pattern and psychological trauma histories in type 2 diabetes / obese patients with control group in a public University Hospital

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of psychological trauma and eating pattern on the occurrence of these diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes / obese subjects by comparing eating patterns and psychological trauma histories with the control group. Method: In August-September 2018, over 18 years of age 74 people with type 2 diabetes/obese and 55 people with type 2 diabetes/non-obese were interviewed who applied to the Obesity Polyclinic of Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital Internal Medicine Department. Data on 19-item General Information, Physical Activity, Trauma and Mental Past History, Eating Habits and 28-item questionnaire Childhood Trauma Questionnaire were obtained by applying to the face. Findings: There was a significant correlation between BMI and sexual abuse, total childhood trauma score, emotional abuse and physical neglect in male participants. There was a significant relationship between physical neglect and waist circumference in male participants. There was a significant relationship between BMI value and number of trauma and sexual abuse in female participants. A significant relationship was found between waist circumference, number of trauma, sexual abuse, total trauma trauma score in female participants. There was a significant relationship between BMI value, number of trauma, sexual abuse and total trauma score in male and female patients. As a result of the evaluation of males and females, a significant relationship was found between waist circumference and number of trauma, total childhood trauma score, sexual abuse, physical neglect. In the male and female patients, a significant relationship was found between waist circumference values and number of trauma, sexual abuse, total childhood trauma score and HbA1c. In addition, the mean duration of physical activity in individuals in the case and control group was above the weekly recommendations. Results: It is important to ensure that blood glucose, total cholesterol, HDL-C and triglyceride levels remain within the normal range in patients with type 2 diabetes / obese with the presence of a relationship between mental trauma and diabetes / obesity. Therefore, in addition to support for nutrition, it can be said that psychological support should be provided. Key words: Obesity, type 2 diabetes, trauma, neglect, exploitation