Azadirachta extract, also known in some circles as Azadirachta indica, neem, nimtree or Indian lilac, is often found in supplements designed to lower blood sugar levels. This is because the leaves from the tree Azadirachta tree have been shown to have a positive effect on this area of the body.
Azadirachta extract works by increasing the glucose uptake in the muscles and inhibit the activity of enzymes that digest carbohydrate sugars.