Table 3 Perceived Barriers influencing adherence to the recommended diet
Barriers | % |
|---|---|
Lack of knowledge/lack of diet education | 87 |
Unable to afford Cost of the recommended diet | 78 |
Don’t believe diet can control blood glucose | 67 |
Lack of Appetite for recommended diet | 17 |
Unable to remember the recommended diet | 57 |
It takes too long to cook recommended diet | 21 |
The difficulty of adhering to the recommended diet during social or work events | 39 |
Stress | 46 |
Other | 12 |