In this study, the mean values of fasting blood glucose
and serum insulin were insignificantly changed in the
normal treated group compared to the control group
which indicated the safety of Panax ginseng. In diabetic
group, the mean value of fasting blood glucose was significantly increased concomitant with a significant
decrease in serum insulin level compared to the control
group. After treatment with ginseng, the mean value
levels of glucose and insulin showed significant
improvement (decrease in blood glucose level and
increase in the insulin level) (Table 1).