Document Type : Original Article
Author
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Unit, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences University of Baghdad, Iraq
Abstract
Diabetes is a group of metabolic conditions that has become a global epidemic. It occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or when the insulin produced is ineffective in helping the body's cells absorb glucose, leading to high blood glucose levels. There is growing evidence that herbal supplements can be effective in preventing and managing diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to raise awareness about the use of medicinal plants that can help control blood sugar levels and keep them within normal limits rather than aiming to cure diabetes completely. Among the herbal plants known to contain antioxidants that help control diabetes are bitter melon, turmeric, and fennel, as they contain flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, and terpenoids that have a blood sugar-lowering effect by inhibiting alpha-glucosidase. They can play a role in preventing oxidative stress associated with diabetes. Some people around the world have used herbal extracts as a treatment for diabetes, and they have been of great benefit, especially in the early stages of the disease
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