This research discovered that a fungus living inside plants (called Schizophyllum commune) could help treat diabetes. The scientists found that extracts from this fungus effectively lowered blood sugar levels and improved various health markers in diabetic rats. This is significant because it offers a potential natural alternative for diabetes treatment. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a possible new natural treatment option for diabetes patients • Could lead to development of medications with fewer side effects than current diabetes drugs • Demonstrates the value of studying fungi that live in plants for medical purposes • May help reduce healthcare costs if developed into affordable treatments • Shows promise for managing multiple diabetes-related health complications simultaneously