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A scoping review on the anti-diabetic potential of Urtica dioica

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Md Alimoddin, Jayakumari S, Nadeem Hasan, Butool Fatima, Sadath Ali, Mohammed Tahir Ansari, Mohammed Altaf Ahmed
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.11.2024. 394-422

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Diabetes, a persistent metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, represents a significant global health challenge, affecting around 422 million people worldwide. The escalating figures of diabetes patients can be attributed to factors such as aging populations, urbanization, and the growing occurrence of obesity and insufficient physical activity. The administration of diabetes typically entails lifestyle modifications, blood glucose monitoring, and medications to regulate blood sugar levels. However, these conventional treatments often have adverse effects and can be costly, prompting researchers to investigate alternative and complementary therapies [1] Studies have indicated that diabetes mellitus is a metabolic condition marked by inadequacies in insulin secretion or utilization, resulting in persistent hyperglycemia.[2]. This condition is associated with a range of complications, including diabetic foot ulcers, peripheral artery disease, and diabetic neuropathy, cardiomyopathy, and peripheral neuropathy, are significant and affect approximately 50% of individuals with diabetes. Furthermore, diabetes is a contributing risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, which highlights the importance of implementing effective management strategies. [3-6].

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