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The Prevalence Of Herbal Product Use In The Treatment And Management Of Diabetes In The Latino Population, Gobind Tarchand Apr 2004

The Prevalence Of Herbal Product Use In The Treatment And Management Of Diabetes In The Latino Population, Gobind Tarchand

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Background. Healthcare providers are often concerned about the use of alternative treatments by patients of Hispanic decent. Herbal product use is one type of alternative treatment that is most concerning. This study examined the prevalence of herbal product use for diabetes control by a sample of patients of Hispanic decent. Methods. A convenience sample of 42 patients of Hispanic decent with type 2 diabetes was surveyed. Following a descriptive, quantitative design, questionnaires were available in both English and Spanish and were distributed to participants by the diabetic educator at La Clinica en Lake. Questions were asked about demographics, diabetes status …