Session Number
Project ID: MEDH 02
Advisor(s)
Dr. Sowmya Anjur; Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Discipline
Medical and Health Sciences
Start Date
19-4-2023 9:20 AM
End Date
19-4-2023 9:35 AM
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus is a predominantly chronic disease that results from blood glucose levels that exceed healthy limits. Diabetes is on the rise in modern times, and an estimated 366.000,000 people are expected to have this disease by 2030. The primary way to treat diabetes and prevent complications is to have proper dietary habits and eat nutritious foods. Some condiments are even known to help reduce blood glucose concentrations. Therefore, these condiments (turmeric, psyllium, barnyard millet, cinnamon, fenugreek, and bitter melon) were added to simulated blood at scaled amounts of 50%, 75%, and 100% of their daily recommended maximum intakes. The blood glucose concentrations were then measured, and the data was analyzed to determine which of these foods (and at what concentrations) are the most and least effective at reducing blood glucose levels. It was hoped that such experimentation can inform future research and development into diabetes management practices.
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Using Natural Condiments to to Manage Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is a predominantly chronic disease that results from blood glucose levels that exceed healthy limits. Diabetes is on the rise in modern times, and an estimated 366.000,000 people are expected to have this disease by 2030. The primary way to treat diabetes and prevent complications is to have proper dietary habits and eat nutritious foods. Some condiments are even known to help reduce blood glucose concentrations. Therefore, these condiments (turmeric, psyllium, barnyard millet, cinnamon, fenugreek, and bitter melon) were added to simulated blood at scaled amounts of 50%, 75%, and 100% of their daily recommended maximum intakes. The blood glucose concentrations were then measured, and the data was analyzed to determine which of these foods (and at what concentrations) are the most and least effective at reducing blood glucose levels. It was hoped that such experimentation can inform future research and development into diabetes management practices.