The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Development of an Indigenous Fibre Rich Therapeutic Food and its Impact on Selected Diabetics


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1 Department of Food Service Management and Dietetics, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641 043, Tamil Nadu, India
     

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Diabetes mellitus or "Madhumeham", known for centuries as a disease related to sweetness is described in the literature as a third world disease with rates high in developing countries. In USA, it is the fourth leading cause of death. Epidemiological studies have established a prevalence of diabetes mellitus in India as 1-2 per cent.
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M. Sai Priya
Department of Food Service Management and Dietetics, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641 043, Tamil Nadu, India
S. Uma Mageshwari
Department of Food Service Management and Dietetics, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641 043, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract


Diabetes mellitus or "Madhumeham", known for centuries as a disease related to sweetness is described in the literature as a third world disease with rates high in developing countries. In USA, it is the fourth leading cause of death. Epidemiological studies have established a prevalence of diabetes mellitus in India as 1-2 per cent.