Aqueous extract of Digitaria exilis grains ameliorate diabetes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic male Wistar rats

ConclusionOverall, this study revealed that Digitaria exilis grains possess antidiabetic activity via increased insulin secretion, as plasma concentrations of insulin were not determined, enhanced activities of hexokinase and phosphofuctokinase and repletion of hepatic glycogen content.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research