Impact of khat leaves on glycosylated haemoglobin and lipid profile in healthy individuals in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study is to determine the effect of Catha edulis leaves on glycosylated haemoglobin and lipid profiles in healthy individuals in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the effect of khat leaves on the glycated haemoglobin and lipid profile in the Dire Dawa population. For the study, 100 male subjects (aged ⩾20-⩽40 years) were recruited and divided into two groups, each consisting of 50 subjects: the first group was khat chewing people while the other group was non-khat chewing individuals. Blood samples were collected and tested to evaluate the glycated haemoglobin and lipid profiles.

Results

The mean glycated haemoglobin value of khat chewers was 5.33% and for non-chewers, it was 5.48%, respective

SUBMITTER: Tekle Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9047809 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature