Can high postprandial blood sugar be effectively regulated with traditional Chinese medicine?

Aug 24, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My blood sugar rises after every meal. My close friend suggested I take Chinese herbal medicine for regulation. Can taking Chinese medicine help manage high post-meal blood glucose?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
High postprandial blood glucose usually cannot be effectively managed with traditional Chinese medicine alone. Elevated blood glucose is primarily caused by insufficient insulin secretion. To treat high blood glucose, it's essential not only to control daily diet but also to follow long-term treatment under a doctor's guidance, such as taking oral hypoglycemic medications or receiving insulin injections. While traditional Chinese medicine may help regulate blood glucose levels and alleviate discomfort symptoms associated with high blood sugar, it can only serve as an adjunctive therapy in managing postprandial hyperglycemia.