Preprint / Version 1

Unproven Therapies for Diabetes and Their Implications

Authors

  • Jothydev Kesavadev Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala India
  • Lakshmy Ramachandran Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala India
  • Arun Shankar Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala India
  • Hemant Thacker Department of Endocrinology, Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai, India
  • Rajeev Chawla North Delhi Diabetes Centre, New Delhi, India
  • Shashank Joshi Department of Diabetology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India
  • Ashok Das Department of Endocrinology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
  • Shaukat Sadikot Department of Endocrinology/Diabetology, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India
  • Banshi Saboo Dia Care and Hormone Clinic, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharati Hospital, Karnal, Haryana India

Keywords:

Ayurveda, CAM, Complementary and alternative medicine, Diabetes, Herbal medicine, Supplements, TM, Traditional medicine

Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic disease and is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Being an ancient disease, many individuals follow complementary and alternative medicinal (CAM) therapies for either the cure or prevention of the disease. The popularity of these practices among the general public is in no way a testimony to their safety and efficacy. Due to the possibility of undesirable interactions with conventional medicines, it is imperative that patients are asked about CAM use during patient assessment. Patient- and physician-targeted awareness programs on various aspects of CAM use must be initiated to create a better understanding of evidence-based use of these practices. In addition, there should be guidelines in place based on clinical trial outcomes, and stricter regulations need to be enforced on CAM practices to ensure their safety and effectiveness. Keywords: Ayurveda, CAM, Complementary and alternative medicine, Diabetes, Herbal medicine, Supplements, TM, Traditional medicine

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