Hypoglycemic activity of some Indonesian rice varietes and their physicochemical properties

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a spectrum of inherited and acquired disorders characterized by elevating blood glucose levels. Diabetes is an abnormal carbohydrate metabolism, therefore, diet therapy for diabetics plays a key role in the management of the disease Most Indonesian people consume rice as source of energy and protein. Generally, diabetics consume very limited rice because they believe that rice is the one of hyperglycemic food, even though different rice varieties have large range of glyceinic index The study aimed to evaluate hypoglyceni~c propert~es by using rat assay and chemical characteristics of 10 Indonesian rlce varieties, i e. Pandan Wangi, Rojolele, Bengawan Solo, Cenana Bali, Memberamo, Celebes, Ciherang, Batang I'ianian, Cisokan, and Lusi. Taj Mahal, an herbal ponni imported rice, was used as a comparison. Male Sprague Dawley rats (150-200 g body weight) were used for hypoglycemic'assay.