| Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among People with Type 2 Diabetes in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Survey. | |
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PMID: 20953402 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Research into CAM use by people with diabetes is limited. This study explored CAM use among patients who attend diabetic clinics for followup treatment. Special attention was paid to patients' changing patterns of CAM use before and after diagnosis with Type 2 diabetes, their experience of CAM use, and their management of CAM use with conventional medicines. A retrospective cross-sectional survey (n = 326) was undertaken in three census regions in Taiwan, including metropolitan, urban, and rural areas in 2006-7 (87.4% response rate). Participants reported extensive use of CAM with conventional medicines. The prevalence of CAM use was 22.7% before and 61.0% after diagnosis with Type 2 diabetes with nutritional supplements being the most commonly used CAM before and after diagnosis. However, the disclosure rate of CAM use to healthcare professionals remained low (24.6%), and lack of knowledge about CAM ingredients was common (63.4%). Awareness of the widespread use of CAM by people with Type 2 diabetes is crucial for healthcare professionals. The self-administration of both conventional medicines and CAM without disclosure of CAM use to healthcare professionals may result in ineffective diabetes management and adverse effects. CAM information needs to be incorporated into clinical practice and patient and professional education. |
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Hsiao-Yun Annie Chang; Marianne Wallis; Evelin Tiralongo |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-09-08 |
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Title: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM Volume: 2011 ISSN: 1741-4288 ISO Abbreviation: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Publication Date: 2011 |
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Created Date: 2010-10-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101215021 Medline TA: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Fooyin University, 151, Chinhsueh Rd., Ta-liao, Kaohsiung 83101, Taiwan. |
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