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World J Diabetes. Jun 15, 2024; 15(6): 1079-1085
Published online Jun 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i6.1079
Effect of dates on blood glucose and lipid profile among patients with type 2 diabetes
Hyder Osman Mirghani
Hyder Osman Mirghani, Internal Medicine, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, Tabuk 51941, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: Mirghani HO performed the conception and design of the study, the literature search, and the drafting and critical revision of the manuscript, and provided the final approval of the version to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declares having no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Hyder Osman Mirghani, MD, MSc, Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, Prince Fahd Bin Sultan, Tabuk 51941, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. s.hyder63@hotmail.com
Received: December 22, 2023
Revised: March 3, 2024
Accepted: April 3, 2024
Published online: June 15, 2024
Core Tip

Core Tip: Literature on date consumption among patients with diabetes is scarce and limited. This article highlights the benefits and possible hazards of date consumption in this patient population. Additionally, a discussion on microbial contamination in dates and the beneficial fungi that might produce antibiotics is provided. Finally, the article suggests future research to investigate the role of microbes in pharmacotherapy of certain diseases.