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Ginseng and Diabetes

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Ginseng is used to stimulate the adrenal glands, and to increase energy. It may also have some beneficial effects in reducing blood sugar in patients with diabetes mellitus. Ginseng also causes hypoglycemic activity; caution should be exercised in using ginseng products by patients with diabetes because of the possible interaction with oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin.

Top Resources on Ginseng and Diabetes

• Wikipedia: Traditional Uses
• Mayo Clinic: Ginseng - Evidence
• University of Chicago Medical Center: Ginseng berry extract shows promise for diabetes, obesity (May 24, 2002)
• WebMD: Ginseng May Help Treat Diabetes (June 16, 2003)
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies for Diabetes
• About.com: Ginseng and Diabetes
• Diabetes Mall: Ginseng Berry May Treat Type 2
• BIOPRO Technology: Scientists test ginseng as diabetes treatment
• DiabetesHealth: Asian Ginseng and American Ginseng
• Applesforhealth: Ginseng Extract May Keep Diabetes In Check

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