This series consists of review articles focusing on bioactive compounds with antidiabetic potentials from natural products, especially herbs and edible vegetables in tropical region. The articles revealed the significant effects of the plant extracts in modulating glucose and lipid metabolism. The series meets the interest of researchers as the existing drugs do not show long term promising effects on diabetic symptoms. Medical cost for the management and treatment of diabetic patients is kept increasing annual. Therefore, intensive studies have been actively carried out to look for alternative solution for the chronic diseases. This includes the application of plant based bioactive compounds extracted from herbal and vegetable plants.

Disclosure:
The series “Bioactive Compounds from Natural Products with Antidiabetic Potentials” was commissioned by the editorial office, Longhua Chinese Medicine without any sponsorship or funding. Dr. Lee Suan Chua served as the unpaid Guest Editor for this series.