Medical science still faces difficulties in developing side-effect-free medications for diabetes management. This has increased the need for safe and effective natural remedies that may lower blood sugar levels. The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not an Ethyl Acetate Extract of Sida veronicaefolia leaves reduces blood sugar levels in alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats. Sida veronicaefolia Ethyl Acetate extract activity was compared to that of the metformin (250 mg/kg p.o.) standard antidiabetic medication. Normal rats were given oral dosages of an Ethyl Acetate extract of Sida veronicaefolia leaf. At a dosage of 200 mg/kg, the Ethyl Acetate extract was significantly (p<0.05) hypoglycemic. Leaves extracted with ethyl acetate from the Sida veronicaefolia plant have anti-diabetic effects on a par with those shown in diabetic control mice. Sida veronicaefolialeaves extract in ethyl acetate has been shown to have potent and non-toxic anti-diabetic properties.

Medical science still faces difficulties in developing side-effect-free medications for diabetes management