Consumo de tomate de árbol (Solanum Betaceum) y papaya (Carica Papaya) y relación con los niveles de glicemia en estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad de Manizales

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2025
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Universidad de Manizales
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La Diabetes Mellitus es una de las enfermedades crónicas más frecuentes y una creciente amenaza para la salud pública. En Colombia, su prevalencia aumenta junto con factores como la obesidad y el sedentarismo. Una dieta rica en compuestos antioxidantes, como los presentes en el tomate de árbol y la papaya, podría ayudar a disminuir los niveles de glicemia. Materiales y métodos: Se evaluaron parámetros antropométricos y bioquímicos en 33 estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad de Manizales, 24 mujeres y 9 hombres, con edades entre 18 y 35 años, se
excluyeron sujetos con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus. El estudio fue aprobado por el Comité de Bioética institucional (CBE01_2023). Se aplicó una encuesta de hábitos alimentarios, se tomaron muestras de sangre y orina antes y después del consumo de jugo de tomate de árbol y papaya. La cuantificación de niveles de glicemia y polifenoles se realizó por espectrofotometría.
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases and a growing threat to public health. In Colombia, its prevalence is increasing along with factors such as obesity and sedentary lifestyles. A diet rich in antioxidants, such as those found in tree tomatoes and papaya, could help lower blood sugar levels. Materials and methods: Anthropometric and biochemical parameters were evaluated in 33 medical students at the University of Manizales, 24 women and 9 men, aged between 18 and 35 years, excluding subjects diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The study was approved by the Institutional Bioethics Committee (CBE01_2023). A survey of eating habits was conducted, and blood and urine samples were taken before and after consumption of tree tomato and papaya juice. Blood glucose and polyphenol levels were quantified by spectrophotometry.
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases and a growing threat to public health. In Colombia, its prevalence is increasing along with factors such as obesity and sedentary lifestyles. A diet rich in antioxidants, such as those found in tree tomatoes and papaya, could help lower blood sugar levels. Materials and methods: Anthropometric and biochemical parameters were evaluated in 33 medical students at the University of Manizales, 24 women and 9 men, aged between 18 and 35 years, excluding subjects diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The study was approved by the Institutional Bioethics Committee (CBE01_2023). A survey of eating habits was conducted, and blood and urine samples were taken before and after consumption of tree tomato and papaya juice. Blood glucose and polyphenol levels were quantified by spectrophotometry.
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Diabetes mellitus, Obesidad, Medicina basada en evidencias