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Treatment of Diabetes Using Traditional Chinese Medicine: Past, Present and Future

Xiao-Lin Tong

Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China

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Liu Dong

Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China

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Liang Chen

Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China

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Zhong Zhen

Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China

Correspondence to: Dr. Zhong Zhen, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No 5. Beixiange Street, Xuanwu District, Beijing 100053, China. Tel: (+86) 10-8800-1468, Fax: (+86) 10-8800-1166.

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Abstract

Diabetes is a major medical problem that imperils public health. Over two thousand years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) called diabetes-related symptoms "Xiaoke" disease. In ancient China, TCM and Chinese herbal medicines were used widely in treating Xiaoke and abundant experience has been accumulated. This article discusses the TCM theory on diabetes and its achievements in the prevention and treatment of diabetes in the past. Using Chinese herbal medicine, recent progress in diabetes therapeutics, including data from clinical trials, are presented. Mechanistic studies from basic research are discussed. Yin-yang balance and a holistic approach of TCM may complement diabetes treatment in Western medicine. With continuous efforts, TCM could play a more important role in fighting this disease.

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