Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Diabetes Mellitus

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Authors

Anthonia Ogbera · Lagos State University

Olumide Olasunkanmi Dada · Lagos State University Teaching Hospital

Folake Adeleye · Lagos State University Teaching Hospital

Abstract

We found that CAM usage is an important facet of management of DM among our patients with biological based therapies being the prevalent forms of CAM utilized. Despite CAM usage, adherence to prescribed medications was high. Further evaluation of the impact of CAM on glycaemia is needed.

Topics & Keywords

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: West African Journal of Medicine

Volume 29, Issue 3, pp. 158-62

DOI: 10.4314/wajm.v29i3.68213

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