Concealed use of herbal and dietary supplements among Thai patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Prapaipan PutthapibanWeera SukhumthammaratChutintorn Sriphrapradang

Published in: Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders (2017)

This study revealed a great number of DM patients interested in HDS use. The use of HDS for glycemic control is an emerging public health concern given the potential adverse effects, drug interactions and benefits associated with its use. Health care professionals should aware of HDS use and hence incorporate this aspect into the clinical practice.

Keyphrases

public health
end stage renal disease
glycemic control
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
type diabetes
clinical practice
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
adipose tissue
patient reported outcomes
weight loss
social media
patient reported