Herbal medicine use and its impact on glycemic control among diabetes patients at governmental hospitals in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major health concern worldwide. Diabetes patients are increasingly using herbal medicine (HM) without seeking advice from their healthcare providers. However, its impact on glycemic control is not documented in Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to assess herbal medicine use and its effect on glycemic control among diabetes patients at governmental hospitals in Debre Berhan town, Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study involving 430 diabetic patients was conducted at two different hospitals in Debre Berhan town from January 1 to March 30, 2024. Data were gathered using a guided self-administered questionnaire to collect data including glycemic control assessed via hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25. L

SUBMITTER: Lema GD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11367640 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature