Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Effect of Selected Gourd Vegetables on Type II Diabetics

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Authors

  • Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore - 641043 ,IN
  • Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore - 641043 ,IN

Abstract

India is a large developing country with diverse people, religion and diets. Over the last decade, economic transition in India has brought forth vast changes in lifestyle, which is primarily reflected in the nutritional transition. It is a mere coincidence that India is also witnessing a steady increase in the prevalence of diabetes.