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Late complications in type 2 diabetic patients are commonly associated with accelerated development of atherosclerosis. In type 2 diabetes mellitus, non-enzymatic glycosylation of apo-B that is a function of hyperglycaemia is an efficient biochemical way of low-density lipoprotein atherogenic modification. So, proper metabolic control is needed to prevent late complications of diabetes. The study was performed to estimate the effects of time-released garlic powder tablet Allicor on the parameters of metabolic control and plasma lipids in type 2 diabetes mellitus. The metabolic action of Allicor was investigated in the 4-week double-blinded placebo-controlled study in 60 type 2 diabetic patients. Fasting blood glucose was measured daily, and serum fructosamine as well as cholesterol and triglyceride levels were determined at the baseline, after 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks. It has been demonstrated that treatment with …