Herbal Tea in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2019-01-20
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Summary
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by inherited and/or acquired deficiency in
production of insulin by the pancreas, or by the ineffectiveness of the insulin produced. It
has become a major healthcare problem in India. High-quality, low-cost solutions adapted to
the local context are critical to addressing the current crisis in the management of
diabetes. Herbal tea consists of tulsi, guava and stevia, which has glucose lowering
properties.The aim of this trial is to study the effect of a herbal tea in the glycemic
response in the early type 2 diabetes.