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Therapeutic Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaves in Chronic Hyperglycemia and Dyslipidemia: A Review

This 2012 review by Majambu Mbikay evaluates the potential of Moringa oleifera leaves in managing chronic hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia. Preclinical studies indicate that M. oleifera leaf extracts can lower blood glucose levels and improve lipid profiles in diabetic animal models. The mechanisms involve antioxidant properties, enhancement of insulin secretion, and

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Diabetes Secondary to Treatment with Statins

This 2017 review article examines the association between statin therapy and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It synthesizes data from population-based studies, randomized clinical trials, mechanistic metabolic studies, and Mendelian randomization analyses. Statins were associated with a 9%–12% increased risk of diabetes in randomized controlled trials

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Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Glucose Metabolism: A Comprehensive Update on Biochemical and Therapeutic Features

The study examines the role of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) in glucose metabolism, emphasizing its antioxidant properties, ability to enhance insulin sensitivity and secretion, and therapeutic potential in conditions like diabetic polyneuropathy, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and obesity. ALA is widely prescribed for diabetic neuropathy due to its benefits

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