Skin wound healing is a biological course of events where a series of molecular and cellular events works together to restore the damaged tissue in four phases. Several factors could interfere with the completion of those phases, causing delayed and abnormal wounds which may lead to ulcers. Commonly, the formation of ulcers is associated with type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) disorder which …
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent diseases; with an estimated 422 million cases worldwide. A general cause of blindness, heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure and amputation of the lower limbs. Diabetes mellitus is one of the major causes of impaired wound healing. Furthermore, open wounds in diabetic individuals can be life threatening as it can act as a way for bacteria to ent…
This study is the final part of a larger research which developed a brown rice puff snack enriched with oyster mushroom intended for T2DM patients. T2DM is a non-communicable disease with rising global prevalence. Prospective functional foods for T2DM patients include low GI and highly satiating foods such as brown rice (BR) and oyster mushroom due to its high fiber content and minerals ben…
Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder in the presence of chronic hyperglycemia with greater or lesser impairment in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Food intake was highly related to diabetes, consumption of red meat, sweets, high carbohydrates, and fried foods tend to increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to develop puffed rice…