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CellWell record HH-137851

Impact of herbal medicine use on HbA1c levels among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in northwest Ethiopia

Desalegn Getnet Demsie; Desye Gebrie; Ebrahim Abdela Siraj; Selamawit Yimer Kebede; Chernet Tafere; Abere Tilahun Bantie; Wondu Feyisa Balcha; Abrham Belachew; Gizachew Motbaynor Alene; Molla Dessalegn Nigus; Biset Asrade Mekonnen; Tefera Minwagaw Biadigilign; Wondim Ayenew; Segenet Zewdie; Kebede Feyisa; Yeniewa Kerie Anagaw; Zegaye Agmassie; Zenaw Debasu Addisu

2026

In plain language

A cross-sectional study of 420 adults with type 2 diabetes in Ethiopia found herbal medicine use, most commonly moringa, fenugreek, and garlic, was associated with poorer glycemic control.

Evidence
Emerging
Design
Primary research (design unspecified)

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