Fructus Mume Formula in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus : A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Joint Authors
Wang, Fei
Chen, Qiu
Zhang, Qiong
Zhong, Sen
Tu, Xiang
Wang, XingShuan
Zuo, ZhiHuang
Xie, ChunGuang
Jordan, James B.
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
“Fructus Mume or Dark Plum” (pilule form) has been used for many years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and may be a valid treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Aim.
One aspect toward efficacy validation is the evaluation of the blood glucose-lowering effect of Fructus Mume (FM) with T2DM patients in a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Methods.
This pilot study uses a RCT procedure to assess efficacy of FM and Metformin.
The trial was for 12 weeks, with 80 T2DM subjects.
Both groups were standardized in their diet and exercise routine.
Comparisons of several variables were analyzed.
Results.
No significant differences were found between groups in the fasting and postprandial glucose levels although both had significant decreases.
The values of glycosylated hemoglobin were significantly reduced in both groups.
For patients whose body mass index (BMI) was <23, neither FM nor Metformin had an effect on BMI; for those with a BMI between 23 and 25 or the BMI was >25, both FM and Metformin significantly reduce the BMI.
Conclusions.
In this pilot study, it was demonstrated that Fructus Mume formula may reduce the levels of blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tu, Xiang& Xie, ChunGuang& Wang, Fei& Chen, Qiu& Zuo, ZhiHuang& Zhang, Qiong…[et al.]. 2013. Fructus Mume Formula in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus : A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498100
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tu, Xiang…[et al.]. Fructus Mume Formula in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus : A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498100
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tu, Xiang& Xie, ChunGuang& Wang, Fei& Chen, Qiu& Zuo, ZhiHuang& Zhang, Qiong…[et al.]. Fructus Mume Formula in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus : A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498100
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498100