ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder resulting primarily from inadequate
insulin release (Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) or insulin insensi-
tivity coupled with inadequate compensatory insulin release (Type 2 non-insulin
dependent diabetes mellitus). Though strict glycemic control is desirable to
prevent diabetes complications, this is not always achievable. Thus, adjuvant
therapies are needed to help in preventing or delaying the onset of diabetic
complications.
