The Potential Anti-Diabetic Effects of Some Plant Species
Diabetes mellitus is a global disease, of which prevalence increases rapidly. It causes severe microvascular and macrovascular complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy, cardiomyopathy, neuropathy etc. These contribute to morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. Therefore, it is important...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Natural and Engineering Sciences
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Natural and Engineering Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.nesciences.com/download.php?id=357 |
| Summary: | Diabetes mellitus is a global disease, of which prevalence increases rapidly. It causes severe microvascular and macrovascular complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy, cardiomyopathy, neuropathy etc. These contribute to morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. Therefore, it is important to find an effective therapy method(s) for the protection of body from diabetes-related complications. In this sense, herbal products are of great importance. Herein, this review will highlight the potential usage of some herbals as a preventive and/or therapeutic approach in diabetes and discusses the possible underlying mechanisms of anti-diabetic actions. |
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| ISSN: | 2458-8989 2458-8989 |