Study Finds Traditional Indian Ayurvedic Medicines Improve Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms

Study Finds Traditional Indian Ayurvedic Medicines Improve Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
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Marina Zhang
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A systematic review by the University of Nottingham on Ayurvedic treatments suggests that natural medicine—original to India—may be effective in treating symptoms of type 2 diabetes (T2D), particularly in regulation of blood sugar.

“Current evidence suggests the benefits of a range of Ayurvedic medicines in improving glycemic [blood sugar] control in type 2 diabetes patients,” said Dr. Kaushik Chattopadhyay, lead author of the study.
Marina Zhang
Marina Zhang
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Marina Zhang is a health reporter for The Epoch Times, based in New York. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Marina holds a bachelor's degree in biomedicine from the University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].
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