The effect of dried camel milk on blood parameters in the diabetic cases

Abstract Traditionally in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, camel milk is consumed regularly for diabetes, and a lower incidence occurs by drinking camel milk. Since fresh camel milk is not available for all people globally, this study aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic effects of camel milk powder in diabetic patients. About 15 grams/day of camel milk powder was used in 6 type 1 diabetic cases injected with insulin, for 3 months in two groups. The results showed a significant decrease in fasting blood glucose in camel milk powder patients. Blood sugar reduced from 113 to 98 mg /dL, and LDL decreased significantly from 95 to 73 mg/dL. The results showed that the average dose of required insulin before consuming camel's milk powder was 42±5 u/day, gradually decreasing to 30 ± 6 u/day, three months after taking camel milk powder. After 3 months, consuming 15 g camel milk powder, two times daily, decreased fasting blood glucose, required insulin dose, total cholesterol, and LDL. Thus, camel milk powder may exhibit antidiabetic activity in diabetic patients and improve cardiovascular disorders and other complications.