Protective effects of Ficus carica leaves on glucose and lipids levels, carbohydrate metabolism enzymes and β-cells in type 2 diabetic rats

• Main Authors: Santiagu Stephen Irudayaraj (Author), Sunil Christudas (Author), Stalin Antony (Author), Veeramuthu Duraipandiyan (Author), Al-Dhabi Naif Abdullah (Author), Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Context: The decoctions of Ficus carica Linn. (Moraceae) leaves are used in the folklore treatment of diabetes. Objective: To evaluate the effect of F. carica on glucose and lipids levels, carbohydrate metabolism enzymes and β-cells protective effects in type 2 diabetes. Material and methods: Diabet...