Effectiveness of Providing Snack Bar Based on Fermented Black Glutinous Rice on Fasting Blood Sugar Levels in Subjects with Impaired Glucose Metabolism

Consumption of fiber and anthocyanin helps reduce fasting blood sugar levels in pre diabetic patients. Snack Bar Based on Fermented Black Glutinous Rice is one of cereals with antioxidants, bioactive compounds, and fiber. The aim of the study was to determine antioxidant activity, glycemic index and effectiveness of giving Snack Bar Based on Fermented Black Glutinous Rice on fasting blood sugar levels in patients with impaired glucose metabolism. Methods: An experimental research design was applied into two groups consisted 30 adult females (30– 50 yrs) each. The subjects were 60 adult women reside in Kidang Pananjung Village, Cililin District, West Bandung. The study was conducted for 30 days. The intervention group was daily given a snack bar (30 g) made from fermented black glutinous rice (FBGR) and a low calorie diet education. The control group was given a low-calorie diet education only. Results: The results showed that the mean decrease in blood glucose levels after treatment in the treatment group was 18.67 mg/dL and in the control group 8.37, There were significant differences in reducing blood glucose levels between the treatment and control groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Consuming 30 g snack bar of FBGR for a month with a low calorie diet education reduce fasting blood sugar levels in subjects with impaired glucose metabolism.