Intake of the "Chahuis" Bedbug Thasus Gigas Burn (Xamues) By Diabetic Patients for Glucose Control.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
[b] Objective: [/b]To determine whether the intake of chahuis or Xamues bedbug has favorable effects on glucose control in people with type II diabetes. [b]Methods: [/b]An exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted through the application of a survey among 58 randomly selected people in the municipality of Actopan, Hidalgo, Mexico. [b]Results: [/b]All the participant 100% knew about the bug, 95% eat the bedbug, 25% of the studied sample had diabetes, of which 14% ate the insect as an option to control their blood glucose, thus neglecting their medical treatment. Most of the respondents were seniors; the educational level in most of the respondents is Elementary (62%). [b]Conclusions: [/b]Consumption of Xamues in this population is not only associated with a likely positive impact on glucose control but are associated other therapeutic properties, such as the exquisite taste shown in the preparation of various typical dishes of this region
Authors and Affiliations
1 Zamora López María Del Carmen, 1 Jiménez Pérez Adriana Jocelyn, 1Castillo Sandoval Adriana, 1García García Michel Al
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