Effect of Sun-dried Tomato Powder as an add on therapy on Glycemic Profile, Renal Function and Liver Function in an individual with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM): A Case Report

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is common metabolic disease, which is characterized by the presence of hyperglycemia. A 38-year-old male patient presented with hyperglycemia and a history of K/C/O type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) dating back four years. It was suggested that he take the anti-diabetic medication Tab Metformin 500mg twice daily, after meals. Even after using anti-diabetic medications, the patient's blood sugar levels remained uncontrolled. He visited to integrated holistic center OPD department for further management. After taking complete case history, he was advised to take 15 gm. of sundried tomato powder every day morning in 150 ml of water in empty stomach for the period of 60 days along with regular his medication. The study reveals that, the improvement seen in Fasting blood sugar (134-111 mm/dl), Post-prandial Blood sugar (171 – 148 mm/dl), HbA1c (7.1 – 6.9 %) and the base line renal and liver profile were normal and taken data in 5 time points. The Renal and Liver profile was within normal limit through out the study. The case report shows that, the sundried tomato powder helps in improving Glycemic profile and maintains Renal and liver function among patient with T2DM. The larger robust randomized controlled trial is needed to conclude the efficacy of sundried tomato powder as a safe and affordable intervention in clinical practice.