Preparation and evaluation of some barley products and their effect on biological parameters in diabetic rats

Diabetes is associated with a chronic lack of metabolic rate and is characterized by low carbohydrate metabolism. Barley is a rich source of dietary fiber. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of barley products on blood sugar, liver and kidney function of diabetic rats.  40 male albino rats with average weights ranging from 150 to 180 g were used, divided into two main groups, the first main group (n = 8 rats) fed on the basic diet as a negative control group (G1). The second group (n = 32 mice) was injected with alloxan (120 mg/kg body weight) to develop diabetes. Then it was divided into (4) subgroups, the second group as a positive control group (G2). The third diabetic group was fed barley toast (G3), the fourth group was diabetic and fed barley biscuit (G4), the fifth group was diabetic and fed barley molasses (G5), after 4 weeks, blood samples were collected from the groups to assess blood glucose, insulin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and alkaline phosphate (ALP), and renal function. The results of the chemical composition showed that barley flour contains higher levels of protein and fat compared to wheat, while wheat flour contains a higher percentage of carbohydrates compared to barley. The results showed that the rats fed barley products, especially talbina, reduced glucose levels compared to the negative and positive group. The diabetic rat group (the positive control group) showed an increase in liver function. Barley products improved kidney function, especially talbina, compared to the positive and negative control group. It was found from the results of this study that all of these products were accepted by the arbitrators, especially talbina. The study confirmed that the use of barley products, especially talbina, plays a role in reducing and controlling diabetes. The study confirmed that the use of barley products, especially talbina, plays a role in reducing and controlling diabetes. The study recommends the use of talbina drink 1 cup / day.