Mas Cotek (Ficus deltoidea): a possible supplement for Type II Diabetes: (a pilot study)

• Main Authors: Draman, Samsul, Md Aris, Mohd Aznan, Mohd Rus, Razman, Akter, Seikh Farid Uddin, Halim, Noor Azlina, A. Rahman, Nor Azlina, Khattak, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan, Hazali, Norazlanshah, Mohd Hassan, Norazian
• Other Authors: Mohtar, Mastura
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Forest Research Institute Malaysia 2011
• Subjects: RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine; SB Plant culture
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/24104/1/Harnessing.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/24104/

The aim of this research was to study the effect of the Ficus deltoidea (Mas Cotek) leaves on fasting blood sugar, renal and lipid profile of Type II diabetic patients. This study was carried out at Polyclinic Balok, located in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Twenty patients participated in the study and...