Title: Self-medication with herbal remedies amongst patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A preliminary study.
Authors: Singh, Jagjit; Singh, Ram; Gautam, C. S.
Abstract: The article discusses a study on the use of herbal medicines for patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus in a tertiary care teaching hospital in North India. The study interviewed 100 patients about their medication history. They received various oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) and insulin. The study stressed the need to create awareness among prescribers and patients regarding the dangers of the use of herbal medicines.
Subjects: INDIA; HERBAL medicine; TYPE 2 diabetes; DIABETIC acidosis; TEACHING hospitals; HYPOGLYCEMIC agents; INSULIN therapy
Publication: Indian Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2012, Vol 16, Issue 4, p662
ISSN: 2230-8210
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.4103/2230-8210.98041

Self-medication with herbal remedies amongst patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A preliminary study.

Singh, Jagjit; Singh, Ram; Gautam, C. S.