International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 4

Dry Fruits and Diabetes Mellitus

  • Author:
  • A Khan Sohaib1, Qurrat-Ul Ain2, Khan Madiha3,, A Khan Mudassir1, Muhammad Sikander Ghayas Khan4, Ghayas Rabia5
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 116 to 119

1Dow University of Medical and Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

2Shalimar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

3University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

4Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

5Arif Memorial Hospital, Lahore, Pakistana

*Corresponding e-mail: dr.madihakhan83@gmail.com

Online published on 15 November, 2018.

Abstract

Dry fruits are some of the essential foods a human body requires staying healthy. They are made after extracting water from them. These fruits are full of essential nutrients including minerals, vitamins, enzymes, fibers and protect the body from a number of different adversities. These fruits are also a source of healthy nutrition among diabetic people who are very concerned about what to eat and what not to eat. But besides their countless benefits, these dry fruits can cause a number of harms to the body and therefore, must be used in a balanced way. This article is based on healthy and unhealthy effects of dry fruits and their use in diabetes mellitus.

Keywords

KiDry fruits, Diabetes mellitus