Type 2 Diabetes
Conditions
Keywords
Type 2 diabetes, Pomegranate, Inflammation, lipid profiles
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of concentrated pomegranate juice on serum lipid profile and some inflammatory factors in patients with type 2 diabetes. Forty patients aged between 25-60 years old from both sexes are recruited. Patients consume 50gr/day concentrated pomegranate juice for 4 weeks. Anthropometric and blood pressure measurements, 3-days food-record questionnaire ,physical activity and fasting blood samples were collected at the beginning and at the end of the study. Fasting blood sugar, lipid profile, TNF- a, IL-6,hs -CRP and adiponectin levels are measured. LDL are calculated by formula. The participants are asked not to change their regular diet, medicine and activity during the study.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* male or female 25 to 60 years old * having type 2 diabetes for at least 6 month
Exclusion criteria
* pregnancy * lactation * cardiac disease * hepatic disease * respiratory disease * chronic renal diseases * acute or chronic inflammation * retinopathy * intake of antioxidant supplement * insulin therapy * sensitivity to concentrated pomegranate juice * change oral drug for controlling blood glucose
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| adiponectin change | Baseline and after 4 weeks |
| hsCRP change | Baseline and after 4 weeks |
| TNF- α change | Baseline and after 4 weeks |
| IL-6 change | Baseline and after 4 weeks |
| Triglyceride change | Baseline and after 4 weeks |
| Total Cholesterol change | Baseline and after 4 weeks |
| HDL- Cholesterol change | Baseline and after 4 weeks |
| LDL- Cholesterol change | Baseline and after 4 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood Pressure change | Baseline and after 4 weeks |
| Body Mass Index change | baseline and after 4 weeks |
| Fasting Blood Sugar change | baseline and after 4 weeks |
Countries
Iran