Abstract:Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the effect of Catha edulis leaves on glycosylated haemoglobin and lipid profiles in healthy individuals in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the effect of khat leaves on the glycated haemoglobin and lipid profile in the Dire Dawa population. For the study, 100 male subjects (aged ⩾20– ⩽40 years) were recruited and divided into two groups, each consisting of 50 subjects: the first group was khat chewing people whi… Show more
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