Use of hypoglycemic plants by Tunisian diabetic patients

Othman, Rym Ben; Ibrahim, H. O.; Mankai, A.; Abid, Nawress; Othmani, Nedia; Jenhani, N.; Tertek, H.; Trabelsi, Nebil; Trimesh, Abdelmajid; Mami, F. Ben

doi:10.1016/j.ajme.2013.01.006

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“…Several traditional medicine items used by Libyans for diabetes were identified, and many of them matched those reported in other Arab settings (11,17,26,29). A total of 77 traditional medicine items were reported and categorized into herbs, home remedies and practices.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…For instance, the prevalence of herbal use for diabetes among Iraqi patients was 17.3% (26); in Lebanon, a clinic-based study reported a rate of traditional medicine use in the past 12 months of 21% (14). In Tunisia, Libya's immediate neighbour, a clinic-based study among diabetes patients reported 23% of patients used herbal remedies for blood sugar control (11). However, higher figures were found among diabetic patients in other Arab countries, such as 41.7% in Egypt (27), 51.9% in Palestine (10), 63% in Bahrain (16) and 54.8% in Morocco (28).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, popular traditional medicine types vary across culturally different populations. While traditional Chinese medicines (5,9) and acupuncture (5) are commonly reported to be used by people with diabetes in some Asian countries, they are not popular in the Arab countries where the use of herbal treatments is more prevalent (10,11). Identifying the traditional medicine items used by the patients is important.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Use of traditional medicine among type 2 diabetic Libyans

Ashur¹,

Shah²,

Bosseri³

et al. 2017

East Mediterr Health J

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The use of traditional medicines is common among patients with chronic illnesses and this practice might pose health risks. The use among Libyan patients with diabetes is unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of traditional medicine use in the previous year among Libyans with type 2 diabetes and to examine the association between its use and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a large diabetes centre in Tripoli. A self-reported questionnaire was used for data collection. Of the 523 respondents, 28.9% used traditional remedies. Sex was the only variable significantly associated with traditional medicine use; more women used traditional medicines (P = 0.01). A total of 77 traditional medicine items were reported to be used, of which herbs were the most common. The use of traditional medicine for diabetes is prevalent and some of the reported items could pose health risks. Health education programmes are suggested to raise the awareness of the health risks of this practice. RÉSUMÉ L'utilisation à la médecine traditionnelle est courante parmi les patients souffrant de maladies chroniques et cette pratique peut entraîner des risques pour la santé. On ignore dans quelle mesure les patients diabétiques libyens y ont recours. La présente étude avait pour objectif d'estimer la prévalence de l'utilisation de la médecine traditionnelle au cours de l'année précédente chez des patients libyens atteints de diabète de type 2, ainsi que d'examiner l'association entre cette utilisation et les caractéristiques socio-démographiques et cliniques des patients. Une étude transversale a été conduite dans un grand centre de traitement du diabète à Tripoli. Un questionnaire auto-déclaré a été utilisé pour la collecte de données. Sur les 523 répondants, 28,9 % prenaient des remèdes traditionnels. Le sexe des individus était la seule variable associée de façon significative à l'utilisation de la médecine traditionnelle, un plus grand nombre de femmes y ayant recours (p = 0,01). Un total de 77 produits de médecine traditionnelle ont été déclarés, les plus courants étant les plantes. L'utilisation de la médecine traditionnelle pour traiter le diabète est prévalente, et certains des produits rapportés peuvent constituer des risques pour la santé. Il est suggéré de mettre au point des programmes d'éducation sanitaire afin de sensibiliser la population aux risques que cette pratique représente pour la santé. ‫الثاين‬

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Use of traditional medicine among type 2 diabetic Libyans

Ashur¹,

Shah²,

Bosseri³

et al. 2017

East Mediterr Health J

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“…Herbal medicine use among DM patients varies from 17.3% to 80% [ [29] , [30] , [31] , [32] , [33] , [34] ].In this study, the prevalence of herbal medicine use among diabetic patients was high (58.5%). This finding is consistent with a study conducted in Ethiopia [ 23 ], Tanzania [ 35 ], and Morocco [ 36 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevalence and associated factors of herbal medicine use among adult diabetes mellitus patients at government hospital, Ethiopia: An institutional-based cross-sectional study

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Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Thus, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with HM use among DM patients Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 395 diabetic patients visiting the diabetes care service of Debre Tabor General Hospitalfrom August 1 to September 28, 2020. Interview guided self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results Out of 395 diabetic patients, 231(58.5%) participants were used herbal medicine. The most dominant herbal products used were M.stenoptela (53.2%), N. sativa (42.0%) , Z. officinale (32.5%) , A. sativum (20.8%), A. vera (13.4%), P.gracilis (10.4%), T.schimperi (7.5%), V. amygdalina (5.2%), T. foenumgraecum (3.5%),and D.penninervum (2.2%).The odds of HM use in female participants were 1.98 times (AOR=1.98, 95% CI=1.72, 3.25) higher compared to male participants. The odds of HM use among participants who develop DM complications were 1.77 times (AOR=1.77, 95% CI=1.03, 2.83) higher than in participants without DM complications. The odds of HM use among participants with a family history of DM were 2.89 times (AOR=2.89, 95% CI=1.42, 3.19) higher than in participants without a family history of DM. Conclusion The prevalence of herbal medicine use among diabetic patients was high. Educational level, gender, residence, educational level, duration of DM, presence of DM complication, and family history of DMwere the independent predictors' of HM use.

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“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic illness with steadily increasing frequencies in all countries (64) , microvascular and macrovascular complications of diabetes that may result in mortality and morbidity (44) . GA among the dietary fibers reported to have antidiabetic effect in the human and animals.…”

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Clinical effects of Arabic gum (Acacia): A mini review

Jaafar¹

2019

Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Gum Arabic is a natural gummy exudate gained from the trees of Acacia species (Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal), Family: Fabaceae. Gum Arabic considers as a dietary fiber with a high percentage of carbohydrates and low protein content. Sugars arabinose and ribose were originally discovered and isolated from gum Arabic and it is representing the original source of these sugars. A gum emanation from trees occurs under stress conditions such as heat, poor soil fertility, drought, and injury. Mainly gum is produced in belt region of Africa, mainly Sudan, Chad, and Nigeria. In the food industry, it is used in confectionery; in the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as emulsifier, film coating and others. Traditionally the gum used for chronic renal failure, digestive discomfort, and others. Although gum Arabic considered as an inert substance, recent information demonstrated multiple pharmacological and medical effects, such as weight reduction, antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic, anticoagulant, antibacterial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, nephroprotective and other effects.

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Use of hypoglycemic plants by Tunisian diabetic patients

Cited by 15 publications

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Use of traditional medicine among type 2 diabetic Libyans

Use of traditional medicine among type 2 diabetic Libyans

Prevalence and associated factors of herbal medicine use among adult diabetes mellitus patients at government hospital, Ethiopia: An institutional-based cross-sectional study

Clinical effects of Arabic gum (Acacia): A mini review

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