Effectiveness of Adding Flaxseed to Type 2 Diabetic Patient’s Regimen

Background and Aims: Flaxseed is a promising alternative reducing the risk of diseases associated obesity. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of supplemented with flaxseed or flaxseed oil type 2 diabetic patientsMaterials and Methods: Ninety type 2 diabetic on oral hypoglycemic (body weight, fasting, post prandial glucose, cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, VLDL and leptin) were recorded at base line, and after twelve Participants divided into 3 groups. Group 1 (control): Consists of patients on diet with type 2 who received diet 1350 kcal. Group 2: Consists of patients with type 2 diabetes and following regimen diet same as group (1) plus a dose of flaxseed oil diet for twelve weeks. Group (3): Consists of 30 subjects with type 2 diabetes on diet the same as group (1) plus supplementation with flaxseed bakery product for twelve weeks.Results: After twelve weeks significant changes in group 2 and 3 Versus control in BMI (0.05, 0.03) fasting (pu003c0.001), post prandial glucose (0.03, 0.02, 0.001), HA1c (0.02, cholesterol (0.024, u003c0.001, 0.01), triglycerides (u003c0.001), LDL (0.05, 0.001, VLDL (u003c0.001) and leptin (u003c0.001).Conclusion: Regimen diet containing supplemented with flaxseed or flaxseed oil for 12 weeks decrease BMI, blood glucose, lipid profile in type 2 diabetics, thus incorporating flaxseed in is recommended.