asimina parviflora/diabetes mellitus

BACKGROUND It is not known which of the commonly consumed fruits in Nigeria are suitable for persons with diabetes mellitus especially with regards to the attendant plasma glucose response (PGR) to consumption of such fruits. OBJECTIVE To determine and compare the PGR to commonly eaten fruits in

Adult guinea pigs and albino rats were given 2 mg/100 g-body weight of crude ethanolic extract of cashew root or pawpaw fruits, thereafter, tail blood films were collected to monitor postprandial glucose levels, thereafter, animals were thereafter maintained at 2 mg/ 100 g-body weight of extract 3

BACKGROUND Various parts of unripe pawpaw (Carica papaya Linn) fruit have been reportedly used for the management or treatment of diabetes mellitus in folklore medicine. Therefore, the present study sought to investigate the inhibitory effects of the aqueous extract of different parts of unripe

BACKGROUND Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is an important component of management for diabetes mellitus (DM), especially in T1DM and T2DM patients who are on insulin therapy. Adequate blood glucose monitoring and prompt intervention are necessary to prevent blood glucose (BG) fluctuation