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Review Article

An Overview of Phytotherapy Used in the Management of Type II Diabetes

Author(s): Alok Sharma*, Rakesh Chawla, Jasleen Kaur and Reecha Madaan

Volume 18, Issue 6, 2022

Published on: 14 January, 2022

Article ID: e170621194148 Pages: 14

DOI: 10.2174/1573399817666210617154535

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Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is related to unconstrained high blood sugar and linked with long-term impairment, dysfunction and failure of several organs. Since 1980, the global frequency of diabetes has almost doubled in the adult population. In very rare cases due to poor prevention and management programs, diabetes causes worsening of health and reduced lifespan of the world population, thus impacting on the world’s economy. Supplements, however, help in the improvement of nutritional deficiencies. Phytotherapeutics has the advantage of being economical and easy to access with marginal side effects. So, it is a preferred candidate for the management of diabetes. Currently, a multitude of pharmaceuticals are used which are obtained from natural sources having medicinal properties. The mechanistic approaches are based on the regulation of insulin signaling pathways, translocation of GLUT-4 receptors and/or activation of PPAR γ. These natural compounds include numerous flavonoids which help in preventing glucose absorption by preventing the absorption of α-amylase and α-glucosidase. But to validate the efficacy and safety profile of these compounds, detailed validatory clinical studies are required. This review majorly focuses on the mechanistic approaches of various naturally derived compounds relevant for the condition of Diabetes Mellitus.

Keywords: Diabetes, phytocompound, antioxidant, natural medicine, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome.

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