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Table 2 Types of CAM therapies used specifically to treat diabetes

From: The use of complementary and alternative medicine among people living with diabetes in Sydney

Type of CAM used for DM

Number of CAM users (n = 20)

Multivitamin

8/20

Cinnamon

5/20

Co-enzyme Q10

5/20

Prayer

5/20

Garlic

4/20

Magnesium

3/20

Vitamin E

3/20

Massage

2/20

Fish oil/Omega 3

2/20

Yoga

2/20

Vitamin D

2/20

Gymnena slyveste

1/20

Vitamin B

1/20

Iron

1/20

Fenugreek

1/20

American Ginseng

1/20

Relaxation therapy

1/20

Jerusalem Artichokes(Helianthus tuberosus)

1/20