Control of hyperglycemia and retardation of cataract by mulberry (Morus indica L.) leaves in streptozotocin diabetic rats.

Dried leaf powder of mulberry (M. indica L.) when given along with the diet at 25% level to streptozotocin induced diabetic male Wistar albino rats for 8 weeks, controlled hyperglycemia, glycosuria, albuminuria and retarded onset of retinopathy. Untreated diabetic rats showed hyperglycemia, glycosuria, albuminuria and developed lenticular opacity after 8 weeks of experimental period.