In recent years, in vitro and in vivo research has shown that the Chinese traditional herb berberine, commonly used to treat bacterial diarrhea, decreases blood glucose levels. Berberine’s efficacy and safety in treating patients with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in type 2 diabetes were assessed in this randomized, single-blind controlled study. Metformin was given to 60 persons with documented type 2 diabetes and UTIs for 12 weeks. According to the study, group A (Control group) received metformin (0.5 g t.i.d.) and group B received a mixture of berberine (0.5 g b.i.d.) and metformin (0.5 g t.i.d.) with a 24 weeks follow-up period. After 12 weeks of treatment, the medicinal plant berberine reduces the recurrence of UTIs in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by significantly lowering pyuria (WBCs/HPF), bacteriuria (>105 CFU/mL), and hematuria (RBCs/HPF) in patients compared to pre-treatment values and the control group. Fasting plasma glucose levels in both groups decreased significantly after 12 weeks of treatment for type 2 diabetes, relative to pre-treatment values and between groups. The berberine group saw a statistically significant decrease in urea, but not in creatinine or uric acid. In conclusion, this randomized study indicates that using berberine supplements to treat, prevent, and reduce recurring urinary tract infections in type 2 diabetes.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.