Modulation of Postprandial Glucose Bioavailability in a Cohort of Healthy and Pre-Diabetics Subjects during Ramadan Fasting in Côte d’Ivoire ()
Affiliation(s)
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.
ABSTRACT
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.
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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.
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