UNDERSTANDING DIABETES MELLITUS AND ITS MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT USING MEDICINAL PLANTS : A REVIEW

Millions of people worldwide suffer from diabetes mellitus, a condition that is becoming a major global health concern. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the disease’s types, risk factors, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and consequences. The paper’s second section, which focuses on medicinal plants’ potential use in diabetes management, highlights the plants’ efficacy, safety, and modes of action. We discuss the current state of affairs. Providing details on phytotherapeutic interventions and how they might be used to combat diabetes.

KEYWORDS:  Diabetes Mellitus, DM, Plants, Antidiabetic.