Author(s)

Jacko R. Abodo^1*, Jean B. Gbakayoro², Kouakou Brou², Georges G. Tiahou³, Adélaïde Hué¹, Assita Yao¹, Jocelyne Danho¹, Adrien Lokrou¹

¹Office of Endocrinology Diabetes Nutrition, CHU Yopougon, Abidjan, Côte d’ivoire.
²Laboratory of Nutrition and Food Safety, Faculty of Science and Food Technology, University Nangui Abrogoua, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
³Laboratory of Biochemistry, Medical Sciences Faculty, University Alassane Ouattara, Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire.

Objective: After the Ramadan fasting period, there is an increasing prevalence of diabetes in Cote d’Ivoire, in diabetes care centers. The objective of this study was to assess the consumption of sugary foods during this period and to determine the risks of diabetes in Muslim populations. Methods: Information was collected on the type and amount of sugary foods consumed. Methods for the preparation of these foods have been determined. Intake frequencies and postprandial glycemic responses were studied. The usual statistical methods were used. Results: Between 70% and 85% of the “fasters” consume plenty of these sugary foods during this period, with an average added sugar level varying between 10% and 35% and a daily consumption of between 250 cl and 0.5 l. The added sugar leads to hyperglycemia in both healthy subjects and pre diabetics. Conclusion: Regular consumption of these sugary foods results in significant hyperglycaemia throughout the month of fasting with a significantly higher blood glucose level in pre diabetic subjects. This makes pre diabetics people more at risk of diabetes among Muslim populations during Ramadan fasting.

Ramadan Fasting, Postprandial Glucose, Pre Diabetes

Abodo, J. , Gbakayoro, J. , Brou, K. , Tiahou, G. , Hué, A. , Yao, A. , Danho, J. and Lokrou, A. (2017) Modulation of Postprandial Glucose Bioavailability in a Cohort of Healthy and Pre-Diabetics Subjects during Ramadan Fasting in Côte d’Ivoire. Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, 7, 127-139. doi: 10.4236/ojemd.2017.75012.