Abi E | Author | SciTechnol | Endocrinology & Diabetes Research

Abi E Author

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Subjects of specialization
Humanities Religion, Religion

Affiliation
klahoma State University, University of Oxford

Biography

Higher Education Academy, Imperial College London, The Society of Authors, University of Sussex, York St John University SSchool of Humanities Religion & Philosophy

Indoneisa Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesia Minitry of Health, Tarumanagara University, United Nations University

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Hypoglycaemic Effect of Abelmoschus Esculentus Extracts in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats

Author(s):

Abi E, Abi I and Ladan MJ

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterised by high blood glucose levels. The effect and management of this metabolic disorder are of significant socio-economic and medical concern. Abelmoschus esculentus (okra), an important vegetable has been shown to possess medicinal value. Different extracts of the okra in regulating blood glucose on alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats were investigated. IP injection of alloxan (80 mg/kg) was used to induce diabetes. Animals were administered Abelmoschus esculentus peel (AEP); Abelmoschus esculentus seed (AES) and Abelmoschus esculentus seed and peel (AESP) all at 100 mg/kg and distilled water for the control. The last group had metformin at 100 mg/kg. Blood glucose was measured using the one-touch glu... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2470-7570.1000118

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