**3. Conclusion**

In conclusion, supplementation with antioxidant has been underestimated in modern society. However, studies have shown the positive findings of antioxidants against diabetes mellitus such as reducing the blood glucose level, regulating the disease complications such as cardiovascular complications, peripheral vascular disease like poor wound healing effect. Although natural sources of antioxidants are easily available worldwide, little attention is paid on its therapeutic usage. Detailed knowledge on the beneficial effects of antioxidants on oxidative stress disorder like diabetes mellitus is required. Understanding the underlying mechanism of antioxidant will be beneficial for disease progress assessment and development of prophylaxis regimens. It is believed that in future, supplements with antioxidant might serve as a savior of diabetes for general population.

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