modern wellness · Condition
Diabetes
disease · Endocrine System Diseases
Nutrients connected to Diabetes
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- Asian ginsengPreliminary or mixed
Evidence on blood sugar control is inconclusive and conflicting; may add to diabetes medicine effects.
- Nopales (Prickly Pear Pads)Preliminary or mixed
Small studies found lower after-meal blood sugar with nopales in type 2 diabetes; a 2003 review called evidence insufficient. Not a treatment.
- Ginseng TeaDocumented risk
May lower blood sugar; ask a provider if you use diabetes medicines.
- GarlicPreliminary or mixed
NCCIH says supplements may lower blood sugar modestly in people with diabetes; this is not shown to improve outcomes.
- Garlic powderPreliminary or mixed
NCCIH says supplements may lower blood sugar modestly in people with diabetes; not shown to improve outcomes.
- Withania Coagulans (Indian Cheesemaker)Preliminary or mixed
One small Ayurvedic study (53 people) and one 12-person food trial reported improvements; limited and preliminary. Not a replacement for diabetes care.
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🏥 Names
Disease Name
Diabetes
Alias Names / Synonyms
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Topic Type
syndrome
🧬 Ontology Classifications
DisGeNET Type
disease
UMLS Type
Disease or Syndrome
MeSH Class
Endocrine System Diseases
DO Class
disease of metabolism
🔗 External References
HERB DB
📜 Formulas studied for Diabetes
24 · text-bridged via indications + syndromes
Shen Jing Zhi Ke Pill; Shenjing Zhike Pill
Shenjing Zhike Wan
Used for diminishing thirst caused by deficiency of both qi and yin and internal heat and body fluid injury. Symptoms: lack of energy, fatigue, dry mouth and polydipsia, easy hunger, weight loss; type
Shen Qi Jiang Tang Capsule; Shenqi Jiangtang Capsule
Shen Qi Jiang Tang Jiao nang
Indications of deficiency of qi and yin, kidney deficiency and thirst, for type 2 diabetes
Shenqi Jiangtang Tablet; Shen Qi Jiang Tang Tablet
Shen Qi Jiang Tang Pian
Indications of deficiency of qi and yin, kidney deficiency and thirst, for type 2 diabetes
Shen Qi Shan Yao Electuary
Shen Qi Shan Yao Gao
Qi and Yin Deficiency Syndrome in Diabetes
Di Gu Jiang Tang Capsule
Di Gu Jiang Tang Jiao Nang
Diabetes caused by yin deficiency and blood stasis, type Ⅱ diabetes see the above symptoms
Er Dong Decotion; Erdong Decoction
Er Dong Tang
Diabetes.
Gan Shao Xiao Ke Tablet
Gan Shao Xiao Ke Pian
Adult Mild Diabetes with Yin and Blood Deficiency Syndrome
Ge Qi Capsule
Ge Qi Jiao Nang
Diabetes caused by deficiency of both qi and yin, symptoms include fatigue, fatigue, shortness of breath, lazy speech, irritating heat and sweating, thirst and drinking, long urine, tinnitus and backa
Gou Qi Xiao Ke Capsule
Gou Qi Xiao Ke Jiao Nang
Diabetes due to deficiency of both qi and yin, type Ⅱ diabetes see the above symptoms
Jin Qi Jiang Tang Tablet; Jinqi Jiangtang Tablet
JinqiJiangtangPian
Used for Diabetes disease syndrome of Qi deficiency and internal heat, symptom, thirst, preference for drinking, easy hunger and excessive eating, shortness of breath and fatigue, mild and moderate ty
Jin Li Da Granule; Jinlida Granule
Jinlida Ke Li
It is used for type 2 diabetes with deficiency of both qi and yin. Symptoms include: thirst and polydipsia, diminishing grains and hunger, excessive urination, becoming thinner, fatigue, spontaneous s
Ke Le Ning Capsule; Kelening Capsule
Kelening Jiaonang
Used for diabetes caused by deficiency of both qi and yin. Symptoms include thirst and polydipsia, five upset heat, fatigue and sweating, palpitation and shortness of breath; type 2 diabetes sees the
Jiang Tang Tong Mo Capsule
Jiang Tang Tong Mo Jiao Nang
Insufficient qi and yin, blood stasis and obstruction of the collaterals, diminishes thirst, polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, weight loss, fatigue, and type 2 diabetes see the above syndromes
Jiang Tang Ning Capsule
Jiang Tang Ning Jiao Nang
Diabetes, see polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, fatigue, weak pulse, etc.
Jin Shan Xiao Ke Granule
Jin Shan Xiao Ke Ke Li
Diabetes caused by yin deficiency and dry heat, and type 2 diabetes with the above symptoms
Qizhi Jiangtang Capsule; Qi Zhi Jiang Tang Capsule
Qizhijiangtang Jiaonang
It is used for diabetes caused by deficiency of both qi and yin and blood stasis. Symptoms include thirst and polydipsia, polyuria and hunger, fatigue, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, dul
Lu Shui Cao Capsule
Lu Shui Cao Jiao Nang
Diabetes caused by yin deficiency and internal heat, type 2 diabetes see the above syndrome
Mai Qi Jiang Tang Pill
Mai Qi Jiang Tang Wan
Diabetes with deficiency of both qi and yin
Tangmaikang Capsule; Tang Mai Kang Capsule
Tangmaikang Jiaonang
It is used for diabetic fatigue caused by deficiency of both qi and yin and blood stasis, shortness of breath and lazy speech, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, five upset heat, thirst and preferenc
Tangmaikang Tablet; Tang Mai Kang Tablet
Tangmaikang Pian
It is used for diabetic fatigue caused by deficiency of both qi and yin and blood stasis, shortness of breath and lazy speech, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, five upset heat, thirst and preferenc
Qi Wei Tang Mo Shu Capsule
Qi Wei Tang Mo Shu Jiao Nang
Diabetes caused by deficiency of qi and yin, syndrome: weight loss due to thirst, fatigue and weakness; type 2 diabetes see the above syndrome
Qizhi Jiangtang Tablet; Qizhi JiangTang Tablet
Qizhi Jiangtang Pian
It is used for diabetes caused by deficiency of both qi and yin and blood stasis. Symptoms include thirst and polydipsia, polyuria and hunger, fatigue, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, dul
Sha Mei Xiao Ke Capsule
Sha Mei Xiao Ke Jiao Nang
Diabetes caused by yin deficiency and internal heat, and type Ⅱ diabetes see the above syndromes
Shan Yao Shen Qi Pill
Shan Yao Shen Qi Wan
Diabetes, symptoms include dry mouth, polydipsia, lack of energy, fatigue, and deficiency of both qi and yin