Traditional Chinese Medicines for Lowering Blood Glucose
Disease description:
I have had diabetes for many years, inherited from my family. I have taken numerous Western medications, but the therapeutic effects have been unsatisfactory. Are there any traditional Chinese medicines that can lower blood glucose?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhang Nan
Diabetes is an endocrine and metabolic disorder requiring long-term, consistent treatment. Conventional Western medicine forms the primary approach to diabetes management, supplemented by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pattern differentiation and treatment. Under a physician’s guidance, oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin therapy are used in combination to maintain blood glucose levels within the normal range. TCM herbal treatments—such as Xiao Ke Wan (Xiaoke Pills)—must be prescribed only after thorough pattern differentiation by a qualified TCM practitioner. Additionally, dietary control and regular physical exercise are essential components of comprehensive diabetes management.
