Effect of flavonoid extract of mulberry leaf on serum adiponectin, visfatin and lipid profile levels in type 2 diabetic rats

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by dysregulation of carbohydrate metabolism. White mulberry has been used over the centuries in medicine as a common agent to treat a variety of conditions including diabetes. The effect of ethanolic mulberry leaf extract (MLE) and mulberry leaf powder (MLP), on glycemic control, serum adiponectin, visfatin and lipid profile in type2 diabetic rats have been investigated. Methods: 30 male wistar rats randomly divided into 5 groups. One group was randomly assigned as control (I) and diabetes was induced in others by administration of streptozoto…