Postprandial Effect of Isocaloric Challenge Meals Enriched With Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables on Glucose Metabolism in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes in Wakiso District, Uganda

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate changes in glucose and lipid levels after consuming challenge meals enriched with selected indigenous fruits and vegetables in people living with type 2 diabetes in Wakiso district. The main question to answer is: Does the consumption of challenge meals enriched with indigenous fruits and vegetables improve glucose and lipid levels among people living with type 2 diabetes? Researchers will compare the effects of different challenge meals on glucose and lipid levels to identify the indigenous fruit and vegetable with the strongest glucose- and lipid-lowering effects. Participants will: Consume five challenge meals over 5 weeks. Visit the study site after a 5-7 day rest period to consume the challenge meal and complete the tests.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Fasting blood sugar \>= \[7 mmol/L\](based on medical records)
* Diabetic regimen for at least 6 months
* Type 2 diabetes
* Plans to continue staying in the same location for the next 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Taking dietary supplements
* Type 1 diabetes
* Tuberculosis co-infection
* Renal failure
* Liver cirrhosis
* Chronic pancreatitis
* Pregnancy and Lactation
* Regular sports activity
* Parallel participation in another clinical trial
* On treatment for dyslipidaemia,
* On treatment for hypertension
* Very low blood pressure (\< 90/50 mmHg)
* Allergic reactions to test products

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