ea0041ep545 | Diabetes therapy | ECE2016
Kassi Eva
, Landis George
, Pavlaki Aikaterini
, Lambrou George
, Mantzou Aimilia
, Androulakis Ioannis
, Giannakou Andreas
, Papanikolaou Eleni
, Chrousos George
Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of interconnected factors that directly increase the risk of DM2 and CVD. Stevia rebaudiana (a low calorie natural sweetener) and its compounds are known for anti-hyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-hypertensive effects.Methods: Thirty-eight patients (age 47.3±10.3 years) (nmales=14, nfemales=24) with MetS (NCEP/ATPIII criteria) wer...