 The study found that FD has potential to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus by reducing blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity. It does this by down-regulating the PTP1B gene which is responsible for increasing blood sugar levels. Additionally, it also reduces the production of glucose from the liver and increases the uptake of glucose into cells. This article was authored by Rehab F. Abdul Rahman, Shai I. M. Ezit, Hanan A. Ogalli, and others.