Traditionally, edible bird's nest (EBN) is considered as one of the delicacies, believed
having numerous health benefits that been sought after in Asia, especially China. This paper
discussed the potential anti-diabetic activities of the EBN and its hydrolysate. The ability of
EBN hydrolysate to stimulate glucose uptake were tested by in vitro viability test using L6
myotube cells. The anti-diabetic test was done in vivo using rats, tested through fasting
blood glucose and oral glucose tolerance. Metformin, the commercial drugs for anti-diabetic …