DPO Collaborates with Mahidol University to Develop Medical Products for Diabetic Patients
In a joint effort, the Dairy Farming Promotion Organization (DPO) has teamed up with Mahidol University to conduct research on medical food products for diabetic patients. The aim is to utilize 100% pure fresh cow’s milk, derived locally, as a replacement for imported raw materials. The project also seeks to alleviate the financial burden on patients and is slated for launch next year.
Mr. Somporn Srimuang, Director of Thailand’s DPO, highlighted the rising number of diabetes cases in the country, with projections indicating a significant increase in patients by 2023. To address this trend, DPO and Mahidol University, under the leadership of Assistant Professor Dr. Suphat Chaiyakul, are embarking on a research venture to develop medical food products using locally-sourced ingredients. This collaboration is supported by research funding from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).
The use of cow’s milk and rice from Thai farmers as key components in the research project is expected to reduce production costs while enhancing the competitive edge of the domestic industrial sector. Moreover, it aims to promote agricultural development and the utilization of innovative food production technology to address healthcare challenges in the country.
Dr. Suphat Chaiyakul, leading the research team, emphasized the escalating demand for medical food products among diabetic patients in Thailand. The research focuses on developing cost-effective alternatives to imported products, addressing the financial strain on patients. With a planned launch in 2024, DPO aims to provide a viable solution for diabetic patients in the domestic and global markets.
The development of unique medical food products for diabetic patients utilizing locally-sourced cow’s milk and rice signifies a pioneering approach to addressing the needs of diabetic patients. The rigorous research and development process has led to the creation of two distinct formulas, both of which have undergone comprehensive testing and quality certification.
- Both product formulas have low glycemic index, making them suitable for diabetic individuals or those seeking to manage high blood sugar levels.
- The lactose-free formula serves as an alternative for individuals with lactose intolerance or those in need of energy and nutritional supplements.
This groundbreaking initiative holds the potential to revolutionize the medical food industry and provide tangible benefits for diabetic patients, both locally and globally.
DPO joins forces with Mahidol University to research medical products for diabetic patients. With raw materials from 100% pure fresh cow’s milk for the first time, with the aim of replacing imports from abroad. and reduce the burden of patient expenses Preparing to launch next year
Mr Somporn Srimuang, Director of Thailand’s Dairy Farming Promotion Organization (DPO), revealed that from the statistics of the Ministry of Public Health. Thailand has found that the number of diabetes cases tends to increase continuously. In 2023, there will be an increase of 300,000 new patients from 2022. There will be a cumulative number of 3.3 million people with diabetes, an increase from 2018. In 2021, up to 150,000 people
From this trend So DSK has joined forces with Mahidol University. Led by Assistant Professor Dr Suphat Chaiyakul, Department of Nutrition. Faculty of Public Health Create a research project to develop medical food products for diabetic patients using 100% pure fresh cow’s milk from DPO as the main raw material to replace products imported from abroad under the support of research funds from the Research Development Office and agriculture (Public Institution) or NRCT.
“The research team used cow’s milk and rice from Thai farmers as the main ingredients. This causes the product to have lower production costs compared to products in the market. The results of this research also increase the competitiveness of the industrial sector in the high value product group which has high potential and is in demand in the future market.”
This will be another channel for promoting agricultural development. Dairy farming, processing and adding value to Thai agricultural products Towards the use of food production technology to solve medical and public health problems in the country. This gives Thailand the ability to produce medical food products for the domestic and global markets as well DPO plans to officially launch such products in 2024, confident that it will be an alternative for diabetic patients and responds well to the needs of the domestic market
Assistant Professor Dr. Suphat Chaiyakul, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, as the leader of the project and research team, said that medical food products for diabetic patients are necessary for patients and the demand is continuously increasing. As the number of patients or even those who want to control their blood sugar levels increases. Most of the products sold in the market are imported from abroad and are expensive. Patients who need to eat have to bear high costs.
It can be seen that eating the product for 1 meal must cost about 60 baht or more, with an average of 5 meals a day, which is about 300 baht a day. For this reason, there is research into the development of medical food products that can be production for Sale in Thailand from cow’s milk raised in the country used as raw material for the first time. In the past, most medical food carbohydrate substitutes used modified corn starch. Cassava and rice have also not been used together with milk protein as raw materials in medical food products.
For this invented medical product for diabetic patients There is a unique formula and production process. To obtain products with complete energy values and nutritional amounts in accordance with nutritional recommendations. of diabetic patients By researching and developing 2 formulas: cow’s milk formula and UHT lactose-free cow’s milk formula.
Both of these product formulas have gone through research, development, industrial production and nutritional quality certification. Reference standards or dietary guidelines for diabetic patients from international health organizations. Safety and clinical tests It can be confirmed that both product formulas have a low glycemic index. It can be used as a meal replacement for people with diabetes or high blood sugar. The lactose-free formula is an alternative for those with lactose intolerance. and people who are recovering can eat them Elderly people or those who need energy and nutritional supplements
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