Anti-diabetic and hypolipidemic effects of the aqueous leaf extract of Bougainvillea species
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20150007Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus, Bougainvillea glabra, HypoglycemicAbstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic, metabolic disorder characterized by altered carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism and an increased risk of micro and macrovascular complications. It is projected to become one of the world’s main disablers and killers within the next 25 years.References
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