Beneficial effects of A. vera on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidaemia: A. vera imparts its beneficial effects on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidaemia by increasing insulin synthesis and secretion, decreased oxidative stress, beta-cell apoptosis, inflammation, lowering cholesterol and lipoprotein levels, decreasing adipocyte size and visceral fat accumulation, increase glucose uptake and increased AMPK activity and adiponectin levels.