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To evaluate the antidiabetic efficacy of a water extract of Nitobegiku (Tithonia diversifolia) in an animal model of type 2 diabetes.

Antidiabetic Effect of Nitobegiku in KK-Ay Diabetic Mice

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Animal study demonstrates reduced blood glucose and insulin levels in diabetic mice, suggesting improved insulin sensitivity.

To evaluate the antidiabetic efficacy of a water extract of Nitobegiku (Tithonia diversifolia) in an animal model of type 2 diabetes.
Administered a single oral dose of Nitobegiku water extract (1,500 mg/kg body weight) to diabetic KK-Ay mice and normal ddY control mice.
Assessed blood glucose and plasma insulin levels 7 hours following extract administration.
Nitobegiku extract significantly reduced blood glucose in KK-Ay mice from 509 ± 22 mg/dl to 340 ± 14 mg/dl (p < 0.001) at 7 hours.
Plasma insulin levels decreased significantly in KK-Ay mice (p < 0.05), whereas blood glucose in normal ddY mice showed no change.

Miura et al. (2002) studied this question.

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