Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism

ISSN - 2155-6156

Ajay Kumar Sharma

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  • Research Article
    Anti-Hyperglycemic Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Some Medicinal Plants on Wistar Rats
    Author(s): Ajay Kumar Sharma and Ritika GuptaAjay Kumar Sharma and Ritika Gupta

    Diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous group of metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose level. The pancreatic β-cells and its secretary hormone i.e. insulin are central in the pathophysiology of Diabetes. In type 2 or non-insulin dependent Diabetes mellitus, muscle and fat cells are ‘resistant’ to the action of the insulin and compensatory mechanisms that are activated in the β-cell to secrete more insulin are not sufficient to maintain blood glucose levels within a normal physiological range. This state is also linked to other common health problems, such as obesity, polycystic ovarian disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The epidemic of type 2 Diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance are main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, which result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Herbal medicines are wid.. View More»

    DOI: 10.4172/2155-6156.1000752

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