Open AccessAn Understanding of Diabetes Mellitus Associated Complications, Treatment Modalities and Management Strategies
Author(s) -
Nabomita Paul,
Ajay Pandey,
Khushhali M. Pandey
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
biosciences biotechnology research asia/biosciences biotechnology research asia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2456-2602
pISSN - 0973-1245
DOI - 10.13005/bbra/2737
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetes mellitus , modalities , treatment modality , intensive care medicine , population , medicinal plants , traditional medicine , alternative medicine , environmental health , surgery , pathology , endocrinology , social science , sociology
Diabetes is a consequential human ailment afflicting a significant population in many countries across the world. In India, it is turning out to be a major health quandary, especially in urban areas. Though there are various approaches to reduce the ill-effects of diabetes and its secondary complications, herbal formulations are preferred due to lesser side-effects and low cost. Traditional medicines derived from medicinal plants are utilized by about 60% of the world’s population. This review focuses on Indian herbal drugs and medicinal plants utilized in the treatment of diabetes, especially in India.