Even though it has potential, herbs for diabetes treatment should not be the main standard

WE Online, Jakarta –

Indonesia is a country that produces quite a lot of spices or plants that can be an alternative treatment for chronic disease problems such as diabetes.

Many herbal claims in the form of spices or plants and herbs that say can be part of the treatment of chronic diseases, diabetes is no exception.

Herbs from plants have now become one of the chosen alternatives in the treatment and handling of several kinds of diseases. Not without reason, other than the long-term effects of chemical drugs that pose a risk compared to herbal, herbal plants tend to be more “pocket friendly” compared to drug-scientific medicine.

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But you must remain vigilant in the use of herbs that claim that they can cure or at least be part of the treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes.

“It’s better to use what is certain, namely drugs or insulin, exercise or something else,” said dr. Prasna Pramitha SpPD, an Internal Medicine Specialist, on the Instagram live activity “HerTalk: No Offspring, Diabetes Can Still Attack?” held by Herstory (10/11/21).

Prasna added about the “unclear” rules for consuming herbs in the management of diabetes so that it can pose a risk that may be more severe.

“For herbs, sometimes we don’t know for example what leaves to use, how much to give, how much to drink, we also don’t know the dosage.” Add Prasna.

Furthermore, Prasna explained that something that can be used as a cure for a disease must go through a long and validated research.

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Diabetes needs more attention because in fact many people are not aware they have it.

Only about 25% of people with diabetes know they have diabetes.” Write a report entitled Stay Productive, Prevent, and Overcome Diabetes Mellitus issued by the Ministry of Health in 2020.

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