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Hindi Endocrinology & Diabetes ResearchISSN: 2470-7570
Ladan MJ Author
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Dental Care
American Veterinary Dental College, Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery, Brown University, MissionVet Specialty & Emergency, Washington State University
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American Veterinary Dental College, Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery, Brown University, MissionVet Specialty & Emergency, Washington State University Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
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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»
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