Amadi, Joy A.C Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University P.M.B. 2000, Owerri, Nigeria. Email: [email protected] +234703098700 ABSTRACT Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) especially T2DM caused by defects in insulin secretion and / or action affects carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. This effect results to chronic hyperglycemia with high prevalence of morbidity, mortality and loss of quality of life. Carbohydrate …