Abstract
Objective: To analyze scientific evidence on socioeconomic factors associated with adherence to the treatment of patients with diabetes, and nutritional interventions that promote adherence to treatment. Methods: This is an integrative review descriptive research. Articles published in scientific journals made available by the Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases were selected. Articles published between 2011 and 2021, in Portuguese, English and Spanish, were included. Being the search with the keywords: diabetes, diet therapy, meal plan and treatment adherence. Results: The results indicate that adherence to diet therapy is still low (<50%) by diabetic patients, the literature shows that sociodemographic factors such as age, education and income are strong factors that interfere with adherence. In addition, it demonstrated that the diet therapy of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus becomes complex because it involves the presence of feelings that directly influence the treatment of the disease, in this sense, the adoption of a motivating intervention not only for patients, but also for the family can promote greater adherence. Final considerations: The adoption of nutritional education with less technical approaches, qualified listening and appreciation of culture are more than necessary for the diabetic patient's food planning.