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- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
The use of a Chinese herbal medicine for 12 months decreased the onset of type 2 diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance by 32.1% compared with placebo.
?With diabetes evolving into a serious public health burden worldwide, it is crucial to take steps to stem the flood of cases,? Chun-Su Yuan, MD, PhD, of the University of Chicago, said in a press release. ?Patients often struggle to make the necessary lifestyle changes to control blood sugar levels, and current medications have limitations and can have adverse gastrointestinal side effects. Traditional Chinese herbs may offer a new option for managing blood sugar levels, either alone or in combination with other treatments.?
http://www.healio.com/endocrinology...icine-lessened-progression-to-type-2-diabetes
?With diabetes evolving into a serious public health burden worldwide, it is crucial to take steps to stem the flood of cases,? Chun-Su Yuan, MD, PhD, of the University of Chicago, said in a press release. ?Patients often struggle to make the necessary lifestyle changes to control blood sugar levels, and current medications have limitations and can have adverse gastrointestinal side effects. Traditional Chinese herbs may offer a new option for managing blood sugar levels, either alone or in combination with other treatments.?
http://www.healio.com/endocrinology...icine-lessened-progression-to-type-2-diabetes