Vanshita Sharma, Anindita Nandi Batabyal, Pratima Singh, Meena Kumari, Soumi Chakraborty
IJANP. 2024 December; 4(4): 1–8. Published online 2024 December
Abstract:
Objective: This study investigated the role of micro-minerals (Fe, Ca, Zn, Mg) on the blood glucose level of hospitalized diabetic patients.
Methods: Structured questionnaire and biochemical profiles of the patients have been analyses using ANOVA.
Results: Ca, Fe and Mg consumption have significant effect on the Blood glucose level, excluding Zn (p= 0.159) only. Patients with normal
BGL (below 120 mg/dl) reported to consume Ca (buffalo milk, amaranth, etc.); Fe (lentils, fenugreek leaves) and Mg (Kidney beans, Black
dal) rich foods compared to prediabetic and diabetic patients.
Conclusion: Micro-mineral-rich foods should be included in the hospital and follow up diet of the patients
Keywords :Micro minerals, Trace elements, Type II diabetes mellitus, Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, Blood glucose level.