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Determination of Proximate Composition, Energy and Glycemic Index Values of Stiff Porridge Prepared from Composite Flours
(2023)The glycemic index (GI) measures how fast or slow the blood sugar rises after the consumption of a food rich in carbohydrates. The prevalence of diabetes in Kenya is about 3% of adults. Among the regimens of type 2 diabetes ... -
Establishment of Reference Ranges for Liver Biochemistry Tests in Children in Meru County, Kenya
(Biochemistry & Analytical Biochemistry, 2018-07)This study was aimed at determining the reference range values for eight liver function parameters that are routinely analyzed in the clinical chemistry laboratory of Meru Level 5 Hospital. The study was cross-sectional, ... -
Glycemic Index Values of Stiff Porridge (Ugali) Prepared from Maize, Millet, and Sorghum Flours: Which One for Diabetes Management?
(Hindawi, 2023-11-24)Background. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide. Knowledge of glycemic index (GI) is important in its prevention and management. The GI measures how rapidly or slowly the blood glucose increases ... -
Pediatric Reference Values for Some Renal Biochemistry Tests in Meru County, Kenya
(Journal of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine, 2018-10)This study was aimed at determining the reference range values for five renal function parameters that are routinely analyzed in the clinical chemistry laboratory of Meru Level 5 Hospital. The study was cross-sectional, ...