Vol. 8, Issue 8, Part G (2024)

Abstract: Diet is an influential element in the management of Diabetes mellitus. Fiber rich diet is one of the approaches for the management of the disease. Fiber is significant for maintenance of digestion, weight management, blood sugar regulation, cholesterol maintenance and metabolism Moreover it reduces the intensity of the disease by relieving its clinical symptoms. Oats is the good sources of fiber. It helps to promote a healthy digestive system, lower cholesterol level and regulate blood sugar level. A study was carried out to evaluate the impact of fiber rich diets in clinical manifestations and dietary intake management under three conditions viz. control diet (no fiber), low fiber diet (5 gm fiber), high fiber diet (10 gm fiber) were given to Control group, Experimental group 1, Experimental group 2 respectively. After three months of supplementation, the data was recorded and statistically analyzed. The analysis displayed evidently that the level of various clinical features like, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision, skin irritation etc was declined. A similar effect was also observed in protein intake of the subjects. Further it was also observed that the fiber content of the diet had no role to play in the management of carbohydrate, calorie and fat intake of the subject.