Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has become problematic. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. How do traditional Chinese medicine treat diabetic patients?Doctor's answer:
If you have diabetes, you generally need to decide on insulin or hypoglycemic drugs based on your condition. For this oral hypoglycemic medication, it is necessary to have a good approach. Currently, the sole use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Chinese herbal medicine cannot be said to have no therapeutic effect, but it does not necessarily achieve very satisfactory results in controlling blood sugar. It is essential to undergo relevant examinations and treatment promptly. Do not blindly use TCM to treat diabetes. TCM is not very effective in controlling blood sugar. TCM treatment can be used as a supplementary method, but it cannot replace the use of oral hypoglycemic drugs or insulin.