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World J Transl Med. Dec 12, 2013; 2(3): 75-82
Published online Dec 12, 2013. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v2.i3.75
Published online Dec 12, 2013. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v2.i3.75
“Diabegon”, a safe and effective polyherbal therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Sunil Mahajan, Nita Singh, Senthil K Subramanian, Pratibha Chauhan, Sonali Saxena, HM Goswamy, GBKS Prasad, School of Studies in Biochemistry, Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474011, India
Prakash S Bisen, School of Studies in Biotechnology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474011, India
Author contributions: Mahajan S, Singh N and Chauhan P were involved in the experimental work; Subramanian SK and Saxena S were associated with the registration, follow up and collection of blood specimens, etc .; Goswamy HM contributed to supervision of the drugs administered; Prasad GBKS and Bisen PS were associated with the study design, execution and manuscript preparation.
Supported by AYUSH, New Delhi, India, No. F.NO. Z.31014/02/2009/EMR-CCARS; and M/S Deendayal Aushadhi Pvt. Ltd. Gwalior, India
Correspondence to: Prakash S Bisen, Professor, School of Studies in Biotechnology, Jiwaji University, Mahalgaon, Gwalior 474 011, India. psbisen@gmail.com
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Received: August 25, 2013
Revised: October 21, 2013
Accepted: November 20, 2013
Published online: December 12, 2013
Revised: October 21, 2013
Accepted: November 20, 2013
Published online: December 12, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: The study evaluated antiglycemic, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant functions of a polyherbal formulation designated “Diabegon kwath” in type 2 diabetic subjects with varying degrees of hyperglycemia and found that the formulation serves as an effective alternative to conventional antidiabetic therapies.