Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a highly prevalent condition that causes significant morbidity and mortality in the United States and worldwide. Conventional therapies include lifestyle modification, oral pharmacological agents, and subcutaneous insulin. Emerging data suggest that natural approaches to the treatment of DM may help supplement current therapies for further glycemic control. Herein, we review the evidence of several natural modalities for DM treatment. We describe the pathophysiology of diabetes and its complications, provide an overview of current pharmacologic treatments, and finally, discuss natural approaches to diabetes management. Specifically, we will describe on the utility of diet, physical activity, and common natural products in the treatment of DM and focus on recent, high-quality studies. Adverse effects and potential interactions of each therapy will be highlighted where applicable.
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, natural, interval training, diet, herbal supplements, pharmacological agents.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title:Natural Approaches in Diabetes Management: A Review of Diet, Exercise, and Natural Products
Volume: 24 Issue: 1
Author(s): William M. Schultz, Tina Varghese, Robert E. Heinl, Devinder S. Dhindsa, Elliot N. Mahlof, Hannah C. Cai, Geoffrey Southmayd, Pratik B. Sandesara, Danny J. Eapen and Laurence S. Sperling*
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA,United States
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, natural, interval training, diet, herbal supplements, pharmacological agents.
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a highly prevalent condition that causes significant morbidity and mortality in the United States and worldwide. Conventional therapies include lifestyle modification, oral pharmacological agents, and subcutaneous insulin. Emerging data suggest that natural approaches to the treatment of DM may help supplement current therapies for further glycemic control. Herein, we review the evidence of several natural modalities for DM treatment. We describe the pathophysiology of diabetes and its complications, provide an overview of current pharmacologic treatments, and finally, discuss natural approaches to diabetes management. Specifically, we will describe on the utility of diet, physical activity, and common natural products in the treatment of DM and focus on recent, high-quality studies. Adverse effects and potential interactions of each therapy will be highlighted where applicable.
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Schultz M. William, Varghese Tina, Heinl E. Robert, Dhindsa S. Devinder, Mahlof N. Elliot, Cai C. Hannah, Southmayd Geoffrey, Sandesara B. Pratik, Eapen J. Danny and Sperling S. Laurence*, Natural Approaches in Diabetes Management: A Review of Diet, Exercise, and Natural Products, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2018; 24 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612822666161216114108
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612822666161216114108 |
Print ISSN 1381-6128 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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