Effectiveness of drumstick leaves in reducing the blood glucose level among increased blood glucose samples

Assessment of effectiveness of drumstick leaves in reducing the increased blood glucose level among increased blood glucose samples in Vallioor at Tirunelveli District, was undertaken during the year 2013. The purposive sampling technique was used. A pre-experimental research approach with one group pre-test and post-test research design was used. The study findings revealed that the drumstick leaves were effective in reducing the increased blood glucose levels with the mean score of pre-test blood glucose level in fasting was 144±23.19 and the post-test, mean blood glucose level was 130.26±19.52. The mean score of pretest post prandial blood glucose level was 180.10±27.52 (P<0.05) and post test mean blood glucose was 162.63±37.97 (P<0.05).