Effect of herbal medicine compound promotes beta cell function among type 2 diabetes (T2D) adults: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Herbal medicine as complementary ways are needed for patients who refuse to take medicine for life. Early intervention and lifestyle could delay the time of taking drugs.

Objective

To assess the efficacy of XiaokeGranules vs Sitagliptin in patients who diagnosed T2D.

Methods

This is a randomized, double-blind trial. T2D patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to Xiaoke Granules and Sitagliptin(50 mg), an anti-diabetic medicine group, for 12 weeks. Before randomization, the consenting participants were subjected to 2 weeks of screening, followed by twelve weeks of intervention. The primary outcome was change from baseline in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1C) and homeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) calculati

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10372378 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature