The Glycemic Indices of Five Common Varieties of Dates in the Tested Among Healthy and Diabetic Subjects
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Purpose
The main objectives of this study is to measure the composition of five common types of dates (Fara'd, Lulu, Abu ouma'n, Dabbas and Khalas) and to calculate their Glycemic Indices (GI) of these dates tested in healthy and diabetic subjects. Thirteen healthy volunteers and ten subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus were enrolled in the study.
The dates' flesh composition analysis showed that the dates contain a high percentage of carbohydrate (total sugars, 65-68%).
The measured mean glycemic indices of the dates among healthy individuals were 54.0, 53.5, 46.3, 49.1 and 55.1 for Fara'd, Lulu, Abu Ouma'n, Dabbas and Khalas, respectively. Corresponding mean glycemic indices among individuals with type 2 diabetes were very similar 46.1, 43.8, 51.8, 50.2, and 53.0. Thus the tested five varieties of the dates are classified as low glycemic index food items.
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Diabetes Mellitus |
Other: Glucose Other: Dates |
Phase 0 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Non-Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Subject) |
| Official Title: | The Glycemic Indices of Five Common Varieties of Dates in the Tested Among Healthy and Diabetic Subjects |
- Dates Glycemic Index [ Time Frame: 4 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Measuring the composition of dates, selection of patients and carrying out the study
| Enrollment: | 23 |
| Study Start Date: | March 2010 |
| Study Completion Date: | July 2010 |
| Primary Completion Date: | March 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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Active Comparator: dates
Each healthy and diabetic subjects received 50 grams equivalent of carbohydrates of the tested dates, On five separate days.
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Other: Dates
Each healthy and diabetic volunteers received 50 grams equivalent of carbohydrates of each of the five selected dates, on five separate days.
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Active Comparator: sugar
Each healthy and diabetic subjects received 50 grams of glucose
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Other: Glucose
Each healthy and Diabetic volunteers received 50 grams of glucose
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Detailed Description:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has transitioned rapidly over the last 40 years. This has lead to a dramatic increase in the prevalence of obesity, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, prediabetes and diabetes. Daily consumption of dates is the norm.The main objectives of this study is to measure the composition of five common types of dates (Fara'd, Lulu, Abu ouma'n, Dabbas and Khalas) and to calculate their Glycemic Indices (GI) of these dates tested equally in healthy and diabetic subjects. Thirteen healthy volunteers and ten subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus were enrolled in the study. The dates' flesh composition analysis showed that the dates contain a high percentage of carbohydrate (total sugars, 65-68%).
The measured mean glycemic indices of the dates among healthy individuals were 54.0, 53.5, 46.3, 49.1 and 55.1 for Fara'd, Lulu, Abu Ouma'n, Dabbas and Khalas, respectively. Corresponding mean glycemic indices among individuals with type 2 diabetes were very similar 46.1, 43.8, 51.8, 50.2, and 53.0. Thus the tested five varieties of the dates are classified as low glycemic index food items with potential health benefits for healthy and diabetic individuals alike.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult
- Healthy or having controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus
Exclusion Criteria:
- Morbid obesity (BMI > 40)
- Presence of gastroenterological disorders
- Alimentary tract surgery
- A history of gastroenteritis in the prior six months
- Any disease that may affect glucose metabolism
- Alcohol intake
- Smoking
- Taking any medications (except metformin)
- Poorly uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c > 8%)
- The presence of chronic diseases or the presence of acute illness
Contacts and Locations| United Arab Emirates | |
| Internal Medicine Department, FMHS, UAE University | |
| Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Principal Investigator: | Juma M Alkaabi, MD | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University |
| Study Director: | Bayan Al-Dabbagh, PhD | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University |
| Study Director: | Professor Hussein saadi, MD | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University |
| Study Director: | Professor Salah Gariballa, FRCP | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University |
| Study Director: | Ahmed Shakeel, PhD | Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority |
| Study Director: | Mustafa Al Gazali, PhD | Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority |
More Information
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Additional publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
| Responsible Party: | Juma M Alkaabi, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - UAE University |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01307904 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | UAEU Dates GI Study |
| Study First Received: | March 2, 2011 |
| Last Updated: | March 2, 2011 |
| Health Authority: | United Arab Emirates:Office of Research and Graduate Studies,Faculty of Medicine& Health Sciences |
Keywords provided by United Arab Emirates University:
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Glycemic index Dates Blood glucose |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Diabetes Mellitus Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Endocrine System Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 23, 2013