Open AccessDates fruits effects on blood glucose among patients with diabetes mellitus: A review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Hyder Osman Mirghani
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pakistan journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1682-024X
pISSN - 1681-715X
DOI - 10.12669/pjms.37.4.4112
Subject(s) - medicine , glycemic , diabetes mellitus , postprandial , meta analysis , medline , population , plasma glucose , endocrinology , environmental health , political science , law
Dates fruit is known for its great nutritional value and two to three servings of dates fruit/day are beneficial for patients with diabetes. However, some may advice against this cheap and widely available fruit consumption. Besides, 12% of the population Worldwide are either suffering or are at risk of developing diabetes, but no previous meta-analysis has assessed this important issue. Thus, the study aimed to investigate the effects of date's fruit on glycemia among patients with diabetes.