A REVIEW ON ROLE OF MILLETS IN PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS

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Dr. Mrunal G. Wani
PG Scholar, Rognidan Department,
Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
Contact No. : 9284025230, Email : mrunalwani5@gmail.com

Date of Acceptance : 06 Mar 2024

Date of Publication : 27 Mar 2024

Article ID : SD-IJAY_072

How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2024.2118

Abstract

Objectives: Diabetes mellitus (DM) disease incidence is growing with every passing day. It is a lifestyle-associated disease and may be prevented and managed with modifications in the food regimen together with prescribed medications.In addition to staple foods such as wheat and rice that people have eaten for years, millet remains a nutritious and beneficial yet underutilized crop despite its various health benefits.. This review aims to give an overview of role of millets in prevention and management of diabetes mellitus.

Materials and Methods: Ayurvedic Samhitas, Modern literature, Journals, Review articles, Pubmed, Google scholar.

Result: The fiber content and high antioxidant content in millet gradually reduce blood glucose in diabetics. Most importantly, grains are the main source of complex carbohydrates, which make you feel full, leading to reduce blood sugar level. In addition, millets has a low glycemic load, this means they are absorbed into the bloodstream with less insulin requirement.

Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis confirmed that the studied millets have great potential in dietary management and diabetes prevention. This also has nutritional implications and propagates the beneficial effects of millet on glycemic control.