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Herbal medicine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

@article{AlRowais2002HerbalMI,
  title={Herbal medicine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.},
  author={Norah Abdullah Al-Rowais},
  journal={Saudi medical journal},
  year={2002},
  volume={23 11},
  pages={
          1327-31
        }
}
  • N. Al-Rowais
  • Published 1 November 2002
  • Medicine
  • Saudi medical journal
OBJECTIVES The use of herbs is common among diabetics. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of the use of herbs among diabetics and which herbs are used. Additionally, to investigate the effect of some demographic characteristics on the use of such herbs. METHODS A cross sectional study was conducted on diabetic patients attending the outpatient clinics in 4 major hospitals in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These were: King Khalid University Hospital, King Abdul-Aziz… 
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