Diabetic mellitus goes with metabolic disorders involving hyperglycaemia and lipid disorders. The study investigated the activity of aqueous ginger extract on the glucose level and lipid profile of cholesterol-fed diabetic rats.  The rats were randomly distributed into four groups of 5 rats per group. Group A (control) were placed on normal rat feed. Diabetes was induced in groups B, C, and D by intraperitoneal administration of one dose of alloxan monohydrate (150mg/kg/bwt) and fed diet mixed with 1% cholesterol. The rats in groups C and D were orally administered with 250 and 500mg/kg/bwt of ginger extract respectively for 14 days. Biochemical parameters were analysed by standard methods. A significant decrease (P0.05). There was a statistical increase in the serum triacylglycerol level in group B compared to group A (P