Antidiabetic and Renoprotective Effects of Cladophora glomerata Kützing Extract in Experimental Type 2 Diabetic Rats: A Potential Nutraceutical Product for Diabetic Nephropathy

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Acute antihyperglycemic effect of Cladophora glomerata in normal rats. Oral administration of 0.25, 0.5, and 1 g/kg BW of CGE and 20 mg/kg BW of metformin was given to normal rats for 30 min. Subsequently, 50% glucose solution at a concentration of 2 g/kg BW was administered into each rat. Blood samples were individually collected and blood glucose levels were then determined ( = 6–8). indicates significant differences from blood glucose level before treatment.