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Table 1 Use of CAMs – frequency of use and the presence of hypoglycemic symptoms

From: Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs) among type 2 diabetes patients in Sri Lanka: a cross sectional survey

 

CAM used

Frequency of use

Presence of hypoglycemia (%)

P. value

1

Momordica charantia (Bitter gourd)

128

21

0.73

2

Costus speciosus (Crepe ginger)

92

27.2

0.039

3

Coccinia grandis (Ivy gourd)

113

21.2

0.72

4

Fenugreek

5

40

0.26

5

Salacia reticulata

17

11.8

0.37