Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes

Grossman, Loren; Roscoe, Robert; Shack, Anita R

doi:10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.10.023

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“…About 2 to 3.6 million people use CAM in the USA to manage diabetic symptoms [13]. A Canadian study found that 44% of diabetic patients used over-the-counter supplements, compared to 31% patients who used alternative medication [16]. Similarly, in Australia it was found that 25% of diabetic patients had been using CAM in the 5 years between 2011 and 2015 [16].…”

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“…A Canadian study found that 44% of diabetic patients used over-the-counter supplements, compared to 31% patients who used alternative medication [16]. Similarly, in Australia it was found that 25% of diabetic patients had been using CAM in the 5 years between 2011 and 2015 [16]. In the US, herbal medicine use has increased by up to 380% [13].…”

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Herbal medicine from the perspective of type II diabetic patients and physicians: what is the relationship?

Alqathama

Alluhiabi

Baghdadi

et al. 2020

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major public health problem and one of the most challenging diseases worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has the second highest rate of diabetes in the Middle East and seventh highest globally. Some diabetic patients may prefer to use alternative approaches such as herbal remedies to control their blood glucose level and this study aims to assess the prevalence of herbal usage and to evaluate users' and doctors' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about herbal medicine as well as the patient/doctor relationship in this regard. Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in several hospitals and medical centres in Makkah, KSA, between January and March 2019. Around 289 type II diabetic patients and 105 doctors were interviewed. Results: We found that 68% of the participants were frequent consumers of herbal remedies, especially cinnamon, ginger and fenugreek. Patients' knowledge of herbal usage was mainly gleaned from family and friends as well as social media, and we found that many (71.4%) did not bother to consult or inform their doctors about their choice to self-medicate with herbs. Patients had no concerns regarding the efficacy and safety of herbal usage use in diabetes, as around half of the participants believe that herbal medicine is effective (54%) and safe (46%) for treating symptoms of diabetes. Two-thirds of the doctors (66%) routinely ask patients whether they use herbs for their condition. Although 25% of the doctors took a positive view of herbal medicine in relation to diabetes, others expressed concerns with the rise in herb use and want to see more attention paid to safety aspects. Conclusion: The study concludes that herbal remedies are commonly used by diabetic patients and that a gap exists in the relationship between patients and doctors concerning the disclosure of herbal remedy use and views on its safety.

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Herbal medicine from the perspective of type II diabetic patients and physicians: what is the relationship?

Alqathama

Alluhiabi

Baghdadi

et al. 2020

BMC Complement Med Ther

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“…Πιστεύεται ότι, όσο µεγαλύτερη είναι η διάρκεια της θεραπείας, τόσο καλύτερο είναι και το θεραπευτικό αποτέλεσµα. Η ισορροπηµένη διατροφή, η φυσική δραστηριότητα, οι αναπνευστικές ασκήσεις και το µασάζ, σε συνδυασµό µε το βελονισµό, συµβάλλουν στην καλύτερη ρύθµιση του Σ∆2 (Grossman et al 2018).…”

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“…Είναι, επίσης, σηµαντικό ότι µπορεί να µειώσει τον καρδιακό ρυθµό και την αρτηριακή πίεση και το άγχος σε διάφορους πληθυσµούς ασθενών, όπως τα άτοµα µε Σ∆2 (Grossman et al 2018). Αναλυτικότερα, συµβάλλει στον έλεγχο των ορµονών που παράγονται κατά το στρες επιτρέποντας έτσι στον οργανισµό να χρησιµοποιεί την ινσουλίνη αποτελεσµατικότερα.…”

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Alternative and complementary to medication therapies for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Katsa¹,

Adamopoulou²,

Gil

2019

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a global health issue which is associated with high risk for microvascular and macrovascular complications. Its treatment is based on the co-operation of an interdisciplinary healthcare team which helps the patient to combine the suitable medication with balanced lifestyle habits. In recent years, emphasis has been given to complementary to medication therapies. The purpose of this review is to present complementary to medication therapies for type 2 diabetes mellitus. In order to study this field a literature review in the databases such as Pubmed, Google Scholar was conducted during the period 2000-2018. Specifically, important is the role of micronutrients, such as: vitamin B3, vitamin E, magnesium for both prevention and treatment. According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is beneficial to consume specific plants and herbs, while the way in which they are prepared and consumed is important. Yoga also has a beneficial effect on patient's glycemic control and mental wellbeing. Acupuncture may be used as a supplemental therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus, as it appears to enhance insulin synthesis. Massage is also helpful as it reduces heart rate and stress by the relaxation that causes. Hydrotherapy, chromotherapy and aromatherapy also appear to contribute to type 2 Diabetes Mellitus treatment by eliminating the toxins, triggering hormonal processes and reducing stress. It is remarkable that the use of alternative therapies is compatible with the use of conventional medicine. Their combination may provide an effective-holistic treatment for diabetic patients. This data should always be taken into consideration by healthcare professionals.

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“…Increasingly, diabetes management is involving non-conventional drugs. It is estimated that 25 to 57% of people with diabetes have at one time or another resorted to complementary and alternative medicine, including medicinal plants 6 . The use of plants in the treatment of diseases dates back to the early history of man and recent times are witnessing resurgence in the use of plant products as an alternative to modern medicine; due to increasing health care costs, inadequate health care facilities, religious beliefs, adverse drug reactions and problems of drug resistance, among others 7,8 .…”

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Oral Administration of Gongronema latifolium Leaf Extract Modulates Gut Microflora and Blood Glucose of Induced Diabetic Rats

Chukwudozie¹,

Agbo²,

Ugwu³

et al. 2021

J Pure Appl Microbiol

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Studies have suggested that modulation of gut microbiota is a viable therapeutic possibility for diabetes. This study evaluated the ability of an edible plant, Gongronema (G.) latifolium Benth (Asclepiadaceae), to modulate the gut microbiome and reduce blood glucose of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Thirty (30) young, male, albino rats were divided into 6 groups of 5 rats each: Group 1 comprised normal rats; Groups 2 to 4, diabetic rats treated with 200, 400 and 800 mg/Kg body weight of hydro-alcoholic leaf extract, respectively; Group 5, diabetic rats treated with 0.2 mg/Kg glibenclamide (an anti-diabetic drug); and Group 6 comprised untreated diabetic rats. Following induction of diabetes with alloxan injections, the treatments were administered twice daily on a 12-hourly basis by orogastric intubation for 21 days. Thereafter, faecal samples were collected from the animals and subjected to metagenomic analysis, to ascertain the composition and relative abundance of the gut microbiota. There were five dominant bacterial phyla in the rat gut: Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria, Spirochaetea and Proteobacteria. Induction of diabetes resulted in observable dysbiosis in the rats. However, treatment of the diabetic rats with G. latifolium extract, ameliorated the state of dysbiosis and resulted in significant increase in species like Lactobacillus (L.) johnsonii, L. reuteri and Prevotella corpri, which are associated with improved glucose metabolism. The plant extract produced the best result at the dose of 400 mg/Kg. The results from this study show that G. latifolium may be used as a therapeutic option for restoration of the microbiome in diabetic patients.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes

Cited by 51 publications

References 162 publications

Herbal medicine from the perspective of type II diabetic patients and physicians: what is the relationship?

Herbal medicine from the perspective of type II diabetic patients and physicians: what is the relationship?

Alternative and complementary to medication therapies for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Oral Administration of Gongronema latifolium Leaf Extract Modulates Gut Microflora and Blood Glucose of Induced Diabetic Rats

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