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    Assessment of Antidiabetic Potential of Ficus Sycomorus on Alloxan-induced Diabetic Mice

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    2012
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    Njagi JM
    Piero MN
    Ngeranwa JJN
    Njagi ENM
    Kibiti CM
    Njue WM
    Maina D
    Gathumbi PK
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    Abstract
    Diabetes mellitus is a predominant public health concern, causing substantial morbidity, mortality, and long-term complications. Many of the conventional drugs used for the management of this disease are not only expensive but also have numerous side effects. Herbal medications are cheaper and locally available. Many plants have been traditionally used to manage diabetes without authentication on their antidiabetic properties and assessment of their safety. In this study aqueous stem bark ext ract of Ficus sycomorus was assessed for its antidiabetic potential along with evaluation its preliminary in vivo toxicity in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Results show that the plant harbours remarkable antidiabetic potential. It safely lowered blood glucose level to levels below what insulin, the model drug, lowers, in a dose-dependent manner.
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