Author:
Mijgar Priya,Deokate Uday
Abstract
Natural flavonoid quercetin is widely distributed in fruits and vegetables. Quercetin may be therapeutically useful in the treatment and prevention of a variety of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, according to mounting research. The aim of the chapter is to provide information on the antidiabetic properties of quercetin. According to studies, quercetin regulates whole-body glucose homeostasis through interacting with a variety of molecular targets in the liver, pancreas, skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, and small intestine. The pleiotropic mechanisms of action of quercetin include the reduction of intestinal glucose absorption, insulin secretory, and insulin-sensitizing actions, as well as enhanced glucose utilization in peripheral tissues.