Kochi, Jun 13 (IANS): Jackfruit, when ripe is one of the sweetest fruits. But raw jackfruit has emerged as a defence against diabetes. According to a

Green jackfruit powder helps lower blood sugar in diabetics

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2020-06-13 19:24:26

Kochi, Jun 13 (IANS): Jackfruit, when ripe is one of the sweetest fruits. But raw jackfruit has emerged as a defence against diabetes. According to a study, presented at the American Diabetes Association annual conference in Chicago via video link on Saturday, it brings down plasma glucose levels.

James Joseph, 49, engineer-turned-entrepreneur, had been doing the research for some time. For the research Joseph joined hands with two medical professionals attached to the Government Medical College at Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.

After getting clearance from the Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR), he conducted the trial and the test group included 40 people -- 24 men and 16 women -- with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Their mean age was 46.20±9.12 years.

During the study, participants were given green jackfruit flour meal. Their mean HbA1c at baseline was 7.23±0.47 per cent. At end of 12-week study, the mean HbA1c was 6.98±0.48 per cent. "Fasting and postprandial plasma glucose levels also showed similar improvements in participants," said Joseph.