Browsing Faculty of Natural Science by Subject "Diabetes mellitus"
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Development of a model to predict the cost of management of diabetes mellitus and its complications at Groote Schuur Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Diabetes mellitus places a substantial financial burden on the funder for treatment of this disease. This burden is compounded by the development of diabetes mellitus related complications. The cost of management of diabetes ... -
Factors associated with participation in physical activity among adults with diabete mellitus in Kigali, Rwanda
(2008)The present study aimed to examine the demographic, social and health-related factors that are associated with levels of physical activity participation among adults with diabetes mellitus in Kigali, Rwanda. -
In vitro evaluation of Leonotis leonurus to validate its potential as an alternative anti-diabetic drug
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Africa is a rich source of medicinal plants with South Africa being known as a country with a strong history of traditional healing, which masses a variety of approximately 30 000 flowering plants and accounting for ... -
Investigation of the in vitro antidiabetic and neuroprotective effects of selected Helichrysum species against high monosaccharide-induced toxicity
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Chronic hyperglycaemia (glucotoxicity), a common complication in diabetes mellitus (DM), is known to cause cognitive decline in some of these patients, often affecting their overall quality of life. Some medicinal plants ... -
Medicine therapy management for diabetic club Patients at a primary health care clinic: exploring a Potential role for pharmacists
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Diabetes mellitus is a complex chronic condition and has become a major public health concern worldwide. Many diabetic patients are accessing primary health care (PHC) clinics for diabetes care. Diabetic patients who are ... -
Phytochemical and biological studies of extracts from selected South African indigenous medicinal plants: Bulbine and helichrysum species
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Medicinal plants from the Asteraceae and Asphodelaceae families are among the most widely recognized in South African traditional medicine for managing diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a universal epidemic, yet there ... -
Phytochemical and biological studies of Helichrysum cymosum
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is well known as a group of systemic metabolic disorders with a considerable mortality rate around the world. Hyperglycemia is the main consequence of DM, which results from the shortage in insulin ...