In earlier studies we had observed that camel milk supplementation reduces the insulin
requirement in type 1 diabetic patients [
1
,
2
]. It is found that one of the camel milk protein has many characteristics similar
to insulin [
[3]
] and it does not form coagulum in acidic environment [
[4]
]. This lack of coagulum formation allows the camel milk to pass rapidly through the
stomach together with the specific insulin like protein/insulin and remains available
for absorption in intestine. Radioimmunoassay of camel milk has revealed high concentration
of insulin, i.e. 52 units/l [
[5]
]. The aim of the present study was to determine the long-term efficacy and safety
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Published online: February 28, 2005
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