The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of local Zambian food in improving metabolic profiles of overweight/obese type ll diabetic patients in Kitwe district
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
90
Each week, participants in the intervention group will collect a pack of foodstuffs to last a week from the research site. The packs will be adjusted according to the weight of the participant and daily recommended allowances. Packaging of foodstuffs will be done in the food service lab at the Mukuba University. Instructions on how to prepare and use the food will be given to the participants. All food Items will be labelled diabetic food to avoid intra-household sharing.
Kitwe Teaching Hospital
Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
Change in Blood glucose levels
Fingertip blood sugar test using: blood glucose meter, test strips, lancet device, dry swabs, methylated spirit and a sharps box.
Time frame: At baseline and 8 weeks
Change in Body weight
Weight will be measured using the Seca adult scale
Time frame: At baseline and 8 weeks
Change of Body Mass Index (BMI)
Hand held BMI machine will be used to determine the BMI of each participant.
Time frame: At baseline and 8 weeks
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