Consumption of drumstick leaves product and its effect on Diabetic patients

Mayur Patel

Abstract

Drumstick (MoringaOleifera Lam), native of Indian subcontinent, has been proposed as one of the best option for the Diabetic Patients. Drumstick leaves also has been recognised as a healthful and Nutritious containing high concentration of Dietary fibre and low Glycemicfood. The study was carried out by preparing two traditional food dish “Thepla” and “Muthiya”. Total 20 patients were taken as an experimental sample. Till 30 day the standardised product was added in their one routine meal in the equal amount. At every day blood sample was collected and glucometer was used to analysed – fasting blood sugar (FBS) and post prandial blood sugar (PPBS). The pilot result was> 250 mg/dland after the consumption of Drumstick leaves containing products it was slowly and gradually decreases. The positive result has been shown to have effect on decreased value of blood sugar to ±160mg/dl.