M. Sai Priya ¹, S. Uma Mageshwari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Service Management and Dietetics, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641 043, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus or "Madhumeham", known for centuries as a disease related to sweetness is described in the literature as a third world disease with rates high in developing countries. In USA, it is the fourth leading cause of death. Epidemiological studies have established a prevalence of diabetes mellitus in India as 1-2 per cent.

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