An Overview of Herbal Products and Secondary Metabolites Used for Management of Type Two Diabetes.

ABSTRACT: Diabetes mellitus is a common effect of uncontrolled high blood sugar and it is associated with long-term damage, dysfunction, and failure of various organs. In the adult population, the global prevalence of diabetes has nearly doubled since 1980. Without effective prevention and management programs, the continuing significant rise in diabetes will have grave consequences on the health and lifespan of the world population, and also on the world economy. Supplements can be used to correct nutritional deficiencies or to maintain an adequate intake of certain nutrients. These are often used as treatments for diabetes, sometimes because they have lower costs, or are more accessible or "natural" compared to prescribed medications. Several vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and secondary metabolite

SUBMITTER: Ota A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5499308 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature