Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2001
Abstract
The use of complementary therapies is increasing. Some complementary therapies may help to stabilise, reduce or eliminate the need for diabetic medication for type 2 diabetes. Others are said to be useful in treating the symptoms of diabetic complications. However, there is a risk of adverse events with some complementary therapies, including those that arise after interaction with conventional medicines. A case study of a woman who used a Chineseherbal preparation to treat her diabetes is used to discuss some of the issues relating to the use of complementary therapies by people with diabetes.
Keywords
Complementary therapy, conventional medicine, traditional Chinese medicine
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Diabetes and primary care
Volume
3
Issue
2
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