Diabetes and Alternative Treatment Models
Alparslan Arslan, Mine Dosay-Akbulut
Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · pp. 39–58 · Published 9 Dec 2023
10.9734/jabb/2023/v26i10662Abstract
Diabetes Mellitus is a collection of various conditions that have resulted in an increase in blood glucose levels. This article outlines the current classification of diabetes mellitus and compares the majority of the characteristics of both type 1 and 2 diabetes. Fasting and oral glucose resistance tests and legitimate biochemical demonstrative criteria when utilizing hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) are moreover summarized. Rising rates of diabetes require focused on screening to distinguish diabetes and prediabetes in at-risk bunches. In order to prevent the development of diabetes in these random clusters and delay its progression, it is necessary to engage in early physical activity after that initial activity has occurred. Concurring to the most recent information from The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2021, the number of grown-up patients matured 20-79 a long time around the world is over 500 million and this number will increment to 800 million within the 2050s. Diabetes is also a costly disease that consumes about 12% of healthcare costs globally. Considering the undesirable side effects and costs of known standard treatments; Today, the tendency and preference possibilities for alternative therapies (CAM) are increasing day by day. Herbal medicines, in other words, alternative treatments are the traditional methods used in the treatment of many diseases, which are mostly preferred especially within Eastern and Middle Eastern countries. In this study, possible alternative treatment models and sources of active substances were presented, and the possibilities and studies for more effective treatment of diabetes were summarized and tried to be put forward.
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