The use of complementary and alternative medicine among people living with diabetes in Sydney.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is common in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes mellitus. The primary objective of the study was to determine the overall prevalence and type of CAM use in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) in Western Sydney and to compare the prevalence and factors associated with CAM use with the literature.

Methods

A multicenter cross-sectional study was undertaken using a self-completed questionnaire distributed to patients with DM attending a public hospital and specialist endocrinology clinics in the region. The type of DM and pattern of CAM utilisation were analyzed.

Results

Sixty nine people responded to the questionnaire: age range of 18-75 years during a twelve week collection period. Overall, 32 respo

SUBMITTER: Manya K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3295731 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature