Effects Of Aqueous Extracts Of Indian Rennet Flower In Reducing Blood Glucose Level Among Diabetic Adults In Selected Diabetic Clinics, Bangalore

Abstract

Introduction:

Throughout world various health systems have not been able to manage diabetes efficiently. In the management of diabetes, oral hypoglycemic medications (e.g. Metformin etc.), insulin and lifestyle management are followed. The main emphasis in diabetes management lies on the use of medications for keeping blood sugar levels as close to normal (euglycemia) as possible, without causing hypoglycemia. The most common side effect of these includes weight gain, nausea, rash, or gas. Examples of more serious side effects are heart issues, liver damage, or low blood sugar¹.

Methods:

A quasi-experimental design was employed in which 30 subjects visiting diabetic clinics were identified and randomized into experimental group (15) and the control group (15) by lot method. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data, followed by the assessment of the pre-test blood glucose level in both the groups. Aqueous extracts of Indian Rennet Flower was administered to the experimental group alone in the morning in an empty stomach AND blood glucose level is checked on 10^th, 20th, and 30^th days of administration .

Results:

Mean pre–intervention fasting blood glucose level in the experimental and control group was 293.73+131.61, 251.47+106.00 respectively. The mean post–intervention fasting blood glucose level on  the 10^{th ,} 20^th   and 30^thdays of the intervention in the experimental group was 222.33+74.77, 194.60+67.11 , 175.40+71.75 respectively and in  the control group on 10^th , 20^th  and 30^th days was 256.00+113.50, 251.00+118.52, 254.60+110.98 respectively.

Results showed great reduction in the mean blood glucose level among patients in the experimental group .

Discussion

Present study would help the diabetic clients to control their blood glucose level using naturally available herbs and help them to know how well these herbs help them in improving general wellbeing.