Effectiveness Of Red Betel Leaf (Piper crocatum) Decoction Water On Blood Glucose Levels Of Male Mice (Mus musculus) Diabetes Mellitus Model

Abstract

The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus in Indonesia has surged dramatically, rising from about 8.4 million people 1 2000 to an estimated 21.3 million by 2030. Antidiabetic drugs and insulin treatments frequently lead to side effects, highlighting the need for alternative therapies through traditional medicine. One promising option is the red betel plant (Piper crocatum), which contains chemical compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and tannins that may help regulate blood glucose levels.