Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part A (2025)

The present community-based cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the postprandial glycemic response of Kiddikind Millet Miracle Powder in healthy individuals with sedentary lifestyles residing in urban Chennai. The objective was to assess the efficacy of a millet-based food mix in controlling postprandial blood glucose levels and to determine its potential application in diabetes management. The study included 124 IT professionals aged 25-65 years, selected from five randomly chosen IT companies. Participants with diabetes or chronic diseases were excluded. After informed consent and baseline screening, each participant received 30 g of Kiddikind Millet Miracle Powder mixed with 100 ml of lukewarm water on an empty stomach. Blood glucose levels were measured at 0, 30, 90, and 120 minutes post-ingestion. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS (version 22), and paired t-tests were applied to determine significant changes in postprandial glycemic levels.

Results revealed that the mean fasting glucose at baseline (123.55±14.56 mg/dl) increased at 30 minutes (135.62±12.52 mg/dl), then gradually declined to 123.63±11.88 mg/dl at 90 minutes and 113.45±12.52 mg/dl at 120 minutes. Significant differences were observed between multiple time intervals (p<0.001), except between 0 and 90 minutes (p>0.05). The findings indicate that Kiddikind Millet Miracle Powder has a low glycemic index and effectively reduces postprandial glucose levels after 120 minutes. The study concludes that the millet-based formulation can be beneficial in controlling blood glucose among individuals with sedentary habits and may serve as a preventive dietary intervention for diabetes. Further longitudinal studies are recommended to evaluate its long-term effects.