Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Coffee Consumption on the Glycemic Index of Khalas Dates Tested in Healthy and Diabetic Subjects
Lead Sponsor:
United Arab Emirates University
Conditions:
Diabetes Mellitus
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the composition of Khalas, a very common type of dates used in the UAE and to determine the effects of drinking Arabic coffee on the results of GI tests in both h...
Detailed Description
Background:The consumption of dates along with coffee is a deeply rooted habit in many societies. This study was designed to determine the effect of coffee consumption on the glycemic index of a commo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- required that those in the healthy group were healthy and in the diabetes group that their diabetes was controlled (HbA1c ≤8%) on diet with or without metformin
Exclusion
- morbid obesity (BMI \> 40 kg/m2)
- pre diabetes
- pregnancy
- presence of gastroenterological disorders
- alimentary tract surgery
- a history of gastroenteritis in the prior six months
- any alcohol intake
- smoking
- taking any medications (except metformin)
- poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c \> 8%) and the presence of acute or chronic diseases
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
23 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01422668
Start Date
March 1 2010
End Date
June 1 2010
Last Update
August 24 2011
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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences UAE University
Al Ain City, AB, United Arab Emirates