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Opuntia: Hope for Diabetics

CSEF · 2005 Pharmacology/ Toxicology

Julia E. Pinto · Washington Alternative High School, Colton

Overview

Objectives/Goals To conduct a comparative pharmacalogical study on non-diabetic and type II diabetic subjects (under a doctor's supervision), and observe blood glucose levels after the consumption of Opuntia (nopales cactus). Methods/Materials Subjects were studied for three weeks. Opuntia consumption was begun at 1/4 cup daily in the first week and doubled each week thereafter. Test subjects recorded their own fasting blood sugar daily and reported results to a monitoring doctor who supplied results to me under HEPPA guidelines. Results The control group showed a minimal drop in blood sugar levels. The type II diabetic group showed a significant drop in the third week with an average of 60mg/dl. Conclusions/Discussion The studies indicated that Opuntia consumption did produce significant blood sugar reduction especially in type II diabetic subjects.

Summary statement

To determine if Opuntia cactus will significantly reduce blood sugar in type II diabetic subjects.

Help received

Riverside Medical Center and Glendi Chen.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2005 Pharmacology/ Toxicology · Entry J1430

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