Effect of Coccinia Cordifolia Extract on Blood Sugar of Newly Diagnosed Diabetics

Summary

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Coccinia Cordifolia (synonym Coccinia indica) on the blood glucose levels of newly detected type 2 diabetic patients requiring only behavioral or lifestyle intervention. The hypothesis of the study is that there will be significant decrease in the blood glucose levels after a period of 90 days in the diabetic patients who consumed the coccinia extract.

Timeline

Start

2005-11

Primary completion

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Completion

2007-05

Publications

• Kuriyan R, Rajendran R, Bantwal G, Kurpad AV. Effect of supplementation of Coccinia cordifolia extract on newly detected diabetic patients. Diabetes Care. 2008 Feb;31(2):216-20. doi: 10.2337/dc07-1591. Epub 2007 Nov 13.

Drugs

Indications