Determination of Glucose Level in Kunu Samples Commonly Consumed in Kano Metropholis
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Knowledge of glycemic response were investigated using kunu samples as source diets which play an important role in making sound advice on recommended calorie intake. Each participant's blood sugar level relative to a particular diet is highly variable due to changes in food intake, socio-demographic background and inflation rate. Therefore, the this study was designed to evaluate kunun Gyada, kunun Aya, kunun Tsamiya and kunun Zaki samples among (84) subject regarding their diet converted to blood sugar at an increased rate compared to D-glucose level. Sixty nine (69) Volunteer persons were recruited for the experiment and served with the kunu samples. The test food forms consists of 50 g refined D-glucose (carbohydrate) obtained from Novo-Med pharmaceutical, Kano with different kunu samples purchased from vendors in Kano metropolis. This study were carried out in an interval of 60 minutes from 0, 60, 120 and 180 minutes respectively. The participants fasting blood glucose sugar were measured using an Accu-chek active glucose meter (glucometer + strip) with an average mean value between 88.0 and 97.0 mg/dl after 0 minutes of the assessment, followed by 100.4 – 139.0 mg/dl after 60 minutes and 92.5 – 121.6 mg/dl in 120 minutes to 97.75 – 99.0 mg/dl with blood glucose level gradually increased from 0 – 50 mg/dl. All the kunu samples had glucose concentrations within the standard glucose levels established by FDA. Therefore, this study showed that kunu sample can be used to assess an individual' blood glucose level, providing adequate energy needed during prolonged fasting which could be recommended for the assessment of blood glucose / sugar level in the brain, especially among low-income families who could not afford a nutritionally balanced diet consistently.
Author: Dawi, Amin Wakawa
Language: English
Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930472035
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