Survey of the use of complementary and alternative medicine among Korean diabetes mellitus patients

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Authors

Myung‐Suk Lee · Mokpo Catholic University

Abstract

Doctors should recognise that complementary medicines are widely used by diabetic patients and should appreciate that these medicines can cause adverse effects. Doctors should therefore be prepared to question patients to determine what non-conventional medicines they are using.

Topics & Keywords

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications Herbal Medicine Research Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

Volume 13, Issue 3, pp. 167-171

DOI: 10.1002/pds.877

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