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Type 2 diabetes has become an increasingly prevalent health issue and is associated with chronic systemic inflammation (Chen et al., 2017). The use of natural remedies such as elderflower and elderberry extracts have been explored for their potential to reduce inflammation in relation to Type 2 diabetes. A study by Shi et al. (2016) investigated the effects of white and black elderflower extract on chronic systemic inflammation in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Results from the study showed that both types of elderflower extract had anti-inflammatory effects, with white elderflower resulting in a greater reduction of inflammatory markers compared to black elderflower.

Additionally, a separate study conducted by Liguori et al. (2017) evaluated the effect of an elderberry extract on metabolic parameters related to insulin resistance and glucose tolerance in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Results showed that participants who received 300 mg/day dosage of the extract experienced improvements in fasting glucose levels, postprandial glycemia, HbA1c levels, fasting serum insulin levels and homeostasis model assessment index values; suggesting Elderberry can improve glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus when consumed daily over a period of two months.