Post-prandial glucose levels and consumption of omega 3 fatty acids and saturated fats among two rural populations in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorWanjihia, V.W.
dc.contributor.authorKiplamai, Festus Kaino
dc.contributor.authorWaudo, Judith N.
dc.contributor.authorBoit, Michael K.
dc.date.accessioned2012-09-21T11:29:24Z
dc.date.available2012-09-21T11:29:24Z
dc.date.issued2012-09-21
dc.descriptionEast African Medical J. Vol.86 No. 6. pp 259-266en_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: Amount and quality of dietary fat modifies glucose tolerance. Omega 3 Fatty Acids (n-3F A) are polyunsaturated fats, mainly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found primarily in fish and they have a positive effect on glucose tolerance. Objective: To compare risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as demonstrated thourough impaired glucose tolerance (lGT), and n-3FA intake among two rural populations. Design: A descriptive, cross-sectional comparative study. Setting: Bondo District (Luo Community) and Kericho District (Kipsigis Community) of the Lake Victoria basin of Kenya. Subjects: Sample of 150 individuals, aged above 18 years was randomly selected from each of the two communities. Interventions: Impaired glucose tolerance (lGT) was measured according to World Health Organisation diagnostic criteria. The intake of n-3FA was determined using a 24 hour dietary recall and food frequency schedule. Data was analysed using SPSS and Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to test correlation between n-3FA consumption and IGT. The inter-group comparisons were done using the t-test and analysis of variance. Results: The prevalence of IGT was 11.8% among the Kipsigis and 4.8% among the Luo (P< 0.001). The mean EPA and DHA intake was found to be 0.29g/day and 0.34g/day respectively among the Luo and 0.01 g/day and 0.01 g/day among the Kipsigis (P<0.001). The relationship between 2 hour post-prandial glucose level and consumption of DHA was (r=-0.111, p<0.05), EPA (r=-0.123, p<0.05), polyunsaturated fatty acids (r=- 0.128. p<0.05) and saturated fats (r=-0.002, p=0.973). Conclusion: The levels of IGT were significantly lower (P<0.001) among the Luo, than among the Kipsigis. There was also evidence of significant inverse relationship between IGT and consumption of n-3FA and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) but no association between saturated fats intake and IGT. The saturated fat ingested did not affect the level of post-prandial glucose. The Luo who consumed higher n-3FA amounts, recorded lower levels of IGT than the Kipsigis who had significantly lower consumption. Recommendations: Effective screening methods should be used at the existing health units to determine risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus like IGT among patients. This could help in advising them accordingly on lifestyle changes, especially concerning diet and beneficial fats.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5523
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.titlePost-prandial glucose levels and consumption of omega 3 fatty acids and saturated fats among two rural populations in Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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