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Journal Article > Research

Is adjunctive naturopathy associated with improved glycaemic control and a reduction in need for medications among Type 2 Diabetes patients? A prospective cohort study from India

Bairy S, Kumar AMV, Raju MSN, Achanta S, Naik B, Tripathy JP, Zachariah R
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Abstract
With an estimated 65 million Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients, India ranks second in the world in terms of DM burden. The emphasis of current medical practice has been on pharmacotherapy but, despite the best combination therapies, acheiving glycaemic control (reduction of blood sugar to desirable levels) is a challenge. 'Integrated Naturopathy and Yoga'(INY) is an alternative system of medicine that lays emphasis on the role of diet and physical exercise. We assessed the short term effect of INY as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy on glycaemic control among type 2 DM patients.
Countries
India
Subject Area
diabetes
DOI
10.1186/s12906-016-1264-0
Published Date
17-Aug-2016
PubMed ID
27534941
Languages
English
Journal
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 16, Issue 1
Issue Date
17-Aug-2016
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