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ArticleJournal of diabetes and metabolic disorders2023

Validation of standardized polyherbal formulation in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Shridhar Pandya, Chetan Savaliya, Kamlesh Thummar, Amol Gothwad, Tanuja Panchabhai, Dheeraj Nagore

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Article in Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Shridhar PandyaGplife Healthcare Pvt Ltd, 705‑706, Orbit‑ 1 Building, Punagam‑Saroli Rd, Near RRTM Market, 395010 Surat, India.
Chetan SavaliyaGplife Healthcare Pvt Ltd, 705‑706, Orbit‑ 1 Building, Punagam‑Saroli Rd, Near RRTM Market, 395010 Surat, India.
Kamlesh ThummarGplife Healthcare Pvt Ltd, 705‑706, Orbit‑ 1 Building, Punagam‑Saroli Rd, Near RRTM Market, 395010 Surat, India.
Amol GothwadLokmanya Medical Research Centre Lokmanya Hospital, Floor 4, OPD 1, 314/B Telco Road, Chinchwad, Pune, 411033 Maharashtra India.
Tanuja PanchabhaiAtharv Multispecialty Research Center, Krishna Chowk, Kirti Nagar, New Sanghavi, Pune, 411027 Maharashtra India.
Dheeraj NagoreMprex Healthcare Pvt Ltd, 501, Crossroads Building, Bhumkar Chowk, Wakad, Pune, 411057 India.ORCID 0000-0002-6804-6262
Fujifilm (Japan) · JPBiotech Park · INLokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College · INNational Research Centre for Grapes · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Diabetes is prevalent globally; India stands amongst the first two countries with the highest percentage of adults aged 20-79 years with diabetes in 2021. Anti-diabetic agents and insulin offer profound side effects. Phytoconstituents regulate blood sugar, improve health status and reduce dependency on anti-diabetic medications. This research aims to generate clinical evidence of Diabetic Support Product (GP/PROD/2021/001) in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Trial design: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted on 150 individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Subjects were divided into two parallel groups and given either GP/PROD/2021/001 or a placebo tablet; 2 tablets twice a day after meals for 90 days. Methods: Interventions were adjuvant to the standard medication. The research objectives were to evaluate changes in fasting and post-meal plasma glucose and HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes. Results: In 90 days, GP/PROD/2021/001 group showed a substantial improvement in all key biochemical markers-HbA1c, FBS, and PPBS when compared to the placebo group. A reduced HOMA-IR score suggests reduced insulin resistance. Quality of life improved in GP/PROD/2021/001 group than placebo. On day 90, there was a significant decrease in HbA1c levels in GP/PROD/2021/001 (23.51%) group than placebo (6.21%). The test group reduced their dependency on conventional antidiabetic medication and insulin. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the study that the advanced diabetic support formula (GP/PROD/2021/001) is a safer and more effective option as an adjuvant in the management of diabetes from newly diagnosed to chronic diabetic patients. Trial registration: CTRI/2022/01/039179 [Registered on: 05/01/2022] Trial Registered Prospectively.

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FenugreekGlucose IntoleranceGymnemaMetabolic DisorderType 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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PMID37255810
PMCPMC10225382
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