The Impact of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Soursop on Glucose and Lipid Profile in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Albino Rats
P. E. Ejembi
Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Jos; Jos, Plateau State Nigeria.
J. I. Oche *
Department of Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Jos; Jos, Plateau State Nigeria.
J. O. Ejembi
Department of Surgery, Federal Medical Center; Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
L. S. Zaccheaus
Department of Plant Science and Technology, University of Jos; Jos, Plateau State Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The blood glucose, total serum cholesterol, High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and Triglyceride (TRIG) levels of all rats in each group were determined before induction, post-induction with alloxan and post treatment with various concentrations of extract and standard drug. The alloxan diabetic rats treated with gliberclamide and aqueous leaf extract of Annona muricata showed average means of body weights as; (235.73±3.14a, 263.94±2.25a and 236.5±1.74a) respectively after 4 weeks of treatment. The Glucose level revealed; 168.43±5.06e, 65.29±4.57f and 57.86±3.93e respectively. Lipid profile raised significantly post exposure of diabetic rats to both standard drug and extract after 4 weeks of treatment. Therefore, A. muricata compared favorably with the standard drug in the context of diabetes management.
Keywords: Blood glucose, diabetes, metabolic disorder