Effect of Concentrated Pomegranate Juice Consumption on Glucose and Lipid Profile Concentrations in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Background: diabetes mellitus is one of the most important metabolic disorders worldwide. as regards the anti-diabetic effects in different parts of pomegranate fruit, this study was performed to determine the effects of concentrated pomegranate juice (cpj) consumption on blood glucose and lipid concentrations in type 2 diabetic patients. materials and methods: this quasi experimental study was performed on 55 diabetic patients, among patients referred to the kashan diabetes center. patients were divided into two groups: cpj consumption and control. an anthropometric, medical and 24-hour food recall questioner was completed. fasting blood sample before and after study was collected to measure glucose, hba1c, tg, chol, ldl and hdl. the patients consumed 45 g/day cpj for 3 month. control group did not received experiment. variables were measured at the end of the study again. both groups received the same diet and physical activity advice during the study. results: cholesterol and ldl - cholesterol concentrations decreased in cpj than control group but not significant (p > 0.05). the mean glucose concentrations showed no significant change between cpj group and control (p > 0.05).conclusion: concentrated pomegranate juice (cpj) consumption there are no effective on blood glucose and lipid profiles concentrations in type 2 diabetic patients.