The journal of alternative and complementary medicine : research on paradigm, practice, and policy
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J Altern Complement Med · Jul 2018
Review Meta AnalysisTraditional Chinese Patent Medicine for Treating Impaired Glucose Tolerance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
To assess the effectiveness and safety of Traditional Chinese patent medicines (TCPMs) for managing impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). ⋯ The study indicated that TCPM combined with moderate lifestyle modification had significant effect on IGT. Further studies are needed to provide more reliable evidence. The PROSPERO registration is No. CRD42016039312.