Complementary and Alternative Medicines for the Treatment of Diabetes

2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 546-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly L. Tackett ◽  
Melissa C. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Alternative Medicines ◽  
Treatment Of Diabetes ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

There is a growing interest among diabetic patients in the role of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in controlling blood sugar and prevention of complications. It is being used among diabetic patients in addition to usual medical treatment and lifestyle modifications. Complementary and alternative medicine products are marketed for the treatment of diabetic complications and lowering of blood glucose, but the actual therapeutic role remains controversial due to lacking information regarding safety and efficacy. The majority of evidence for the use of CAM is as an adjunctive therapy to the patient’s current diabetic regimen. Trials have shown CAM to be effective for diabetes treatment, but further rigorous study is needed to establish safety, efficacy, and the exact mechanism of action. As the use of CAM increases among the diabetic population, there is a need for patients to communicate with health care professionals to educate them about the safety and efficacy of alternative therapy.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage and Its Determinant Factors Among Diabetic Patients: An Iranian Case

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 449-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akbar Sheikhrabori ◽  
Mahlagha Dehghan ◽  
Fateme Ghaedi ◽  
Gholam Reza Khademi
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Diabetes Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
The Past ◽  
Alternative Medicines ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Although modern treatments have achieved much progress in blood sugar control in recent decades, evidences indicate that complementary and alternative treatments are very common in diabetic patients. The present study aims to investigate application of complementary and traditional medicines among diabetic patients in Iran in 2016. This was a cross-sectional study done on 294 diabetic patients who were referred to the diabetes clinic and were chosen using convenient sampling. Data were gathered using a demographic characteristics form and a researcher-made questionnaire (for studying application and satisfaction of using some of the complementary and alternative medicines). A total of 88.4% of diabetic patients have used at least one complementary and alternative treatment in the past year. The most common treatment was medicinal plants, which were used by 84.9% of the participants. Sixty-nine percent of the patients were satisfied with using complementary and traditional treatments. This study showed that diabetic patients are very interested in using complementary and alternative medicine.

scholarly journals Complementary and alternative medicine use by diabetic patients in rural Bengaluru

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4863
Author(s):  
Vidya K. R. ◽  
Lohit K.
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicines ◽  
Alternative Medicines ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is common among patients with chronic diseases in developing countries. The rising use of CAM in the management of diabetes is an emerging public health concern given the potential adverse effects, drug interactions and benefits associated with its use. The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence regarding complementary and alternative medicines among diabetic patients and to assess the perception and factors influencing use of complementary and alternative medicines among diabetic patients.Methods: A community based cross sectional study including diabetic subjects aged more than 18 years was conducted in the rural area of Bengaluru Expecting the prevalence of CAM use to be 67% as with Kumar et al, a minimum of 136 subjects were required to conduct study. Data from 150 diabetic subjects were collected during house to house visit in rural area by using a pre structured questionnaire. Diabetic subjects were randomly selected using multi stage random sampling method.Results: Most of the participants (80%) were aware of CAM and prevalence of CAM use was 54.6%. Significantly the use of CAM was more among females, literates, with diabetic complications and with family history of DM. The common source of information on CAM was friends (45.8%) and neighbors (25.8%). Desire for the quick and additional relief, low cost and easy availability was the prime factors influencing use of complementary and alternative medicines.Conclusions: The prevalence of CAM use among diabetic patients is high. Physicians need to understand CAM better and communicate more with patients.

Complementary and alternative medicine in rheumatology

2011 ◽  
pp. 599-608
Author(s):  
Alan J. Hakim ◽  
Gavin P.R. Clunie ◽  
Inam Haq
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatic Disease ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicines ◽  
Alternative Medicines ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Introduction 600 Herbal remedies (phytotherapy) 602 Physical and ‘hands-on’ therapies 604 Homeopathy 605 Other complementary and alternative medicines 606 The popularity of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among people with chronic diseases including arthritis is widely recognized.1 Up to one-third of arthritis sufferers have received CAM from CAM practitioners and CAM use prevalence has been reported at between 30–100% of patients with rheumatic disease....

A Literature Review of Health Care Professional Attitudes Toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maida J. Sewitch ◽  
Monica Cepoiu ◽  
Nicole Rigillo ◽  
Donald Sproule
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
School Faculty ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Objective. To summarize health care professionals' attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Methods. In October 2006, we searched Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED; 1985—2006), Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE; 1980—2006), and MED-LINE (1960—2006) for Canadian or US studies of health care professionals' attitudes toward CAM, published in English or French. Results. A total of 21 surveys of physicians, nurses, public health professionals, dietitians, social workers, medical/nursing school faculty, and pharmacists were included that focused on beliefs about CAM efficacy, personal use, clinical practice use and referrals, communication with patients about CAM, level of knowledge, and the need for information regarding various CAM therapies. Physicians were more negative compared to other health care professionals. Positive attitudes toward CAM did not correlate with CAM referral or prescription patterns. Health care professionals of all disciplines wanted more information about CAM. Conclusions. Heterogeneity in the CAM definition and questionnaire items precluded summarizing health care professionals' attitudes toward CAM. Providing CAM education to health care professionals may help to integrate CAM into mainstream medical care.

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