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113 THE EFFECTS OF CORN (ZEA MAYS) IN THE DIETARY

MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
MELLITUS
Erljohn C Gomez. School of Nursing, Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines

10.1136/bmjopen-2015-forum2015abstracts.113

Background World’s Healthiest Foods (2011) identified Corn

(Zea Mays) to have a low Glycemic Index. This prevents too
rapid or too slow digestion of food. This also provides patients
with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM) good blood glucose
benefits.
Objectives The purpose of the study is to determine the effects
of corn (Zea Mays) in the dietary management of patients with
type 2 diabetes mellitus.The study will help patients with type 2
diabetes mellitus maintain their blood glucose levels within
normal limits to help prevent complications.
Methods Quasi-experimental design was used. Subjects were
purposively selected from Mandaluyong City (n=30) and ran-
domly assigned into experimental and non-equivalent compari-
son groups. Subjects in the experimental group were given
1 cup of corn three times a day for 8 weeks, while subjects in
the non-equivalent comparison group continued to eat white
rice with the same amount, frequency, and period. Monitoring
and compliance were assessed by conducting scheduled and
unscheduled visits of at least twice a week. The effects of corn
rice (Zea Mays) were measured using the following parameters -
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Random Blood Sugar (RBS), Blood
Pressure (BP), Body weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) and
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC). All devices were cali-
brated prior to the test. The differences between the two groups
were tested across all parameters using the Wilcoxon Signed
Rank Test and Mann Whitney U-Test for independent samples.
Result Those who belong to the experimental group showed a
statistically significant decrease in their RBS, Body Weight, BMI,
Waist Circumference and Mid-Upper Arm Circumference.
Conclusion Corn can be an effective dietary management for
patients who are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. These
results can serve as basis for nurses in providing dietary manage-
ment for patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

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113: THE EFFECTS OF CORN (ZEA MAYS) IN

THE DIETARY MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS
WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Erljohn C Gomez

BMJ Open 2015 5:

doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-forum2015abstracts.113

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