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A recently released research article is shedding some much needed light on the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This important review showed that traditional Chinese herbal medicine with lifestyle modifications, is more effective than lifestyle modifications alone. This most recent study looked at the results of several studies to draw conclusions.
The treatment of diabetes with Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is really not much different than treating other conditions. Ultimately the practitioner looks to the signs and symptoms of the body to help determine how to help. Herbs, acupuncture and most importantly, lifestyle modifications are used to help the patient control the condition.
The researchers were quick to point out that there are technical limitations when doing research on Chinese Herbal medicine. Proper use of Traditional Chinese herbal medicine is based on treating the individual patient rather than the condition. There is no specific herbal formula for type 2 diabetes. There are many herbal formulas that are specific to the various patterns of function patients may present when they have diabetes. Proper treatment is customized by the herbalist to the specific needs of the patient.
If you are interested in using traditional Chinese herbal medicine to control your diabetes, see a nationally board certified herbalist to find out what herbal formula will be best for you.
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