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1 Iwao, M.; Kajiyama, S.; Mori, H.; Oogaki, K.
Effects of Qigong Walking on Diabetic Patients
A Pilot Study
J Altern Complement Med, 1999, 5(4), 353-358
Diabetes mellitus, Experiment, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2 Tesfaye, S.; Watt, J.; Benbow, S.J.; Pang, K.A.; Miles, J.; MacFarlane, I.A.
Electrical spinal-cord stimulation for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Lancet, 1996, 348, 1698-1701
Diabetes mellitus, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases
3 Vuksan, V.; Stievenpiper, J.L.; Koo, V.Y.Y.; Francis, T.; Beljan-Zdravkovic, U.; Xu, Z.; Vidgen, E.
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L) reduces postprandial glycemia in nondiabetic subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Arch Intern Med, 2000, 160, 1009-1013
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
4 Acosta-Patino, J.L.; Jiménez-Baldera, E.; Juárez-Baldera, E.; Juárz-Oropeza, M.A.; Díaz-Zagoya, J.V.
Hypoglycemic action of Cucurbita ficifolia on Type 2 diabetic patients with moderately high blood glucose levels
J Ethnopharmacol, 2001, 77, 99-101
Cucurbita, Cucurbita ficifolia, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
5 Ludvik, B.; Mahdjoobian, K.; Waldhaeusl, W.; Hofer, A.; Prager, R.; Krautzky-Willer, A.; Pacini, G.
The effect of Ipomoea batatas (Caiapo) on glucose metabolism and serum cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes
A randomized study
Diabetes Care, 2002, 25, 239-240
Diabetes mellitus, Ipomoea, Ipomoea batatas, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
6 Shapiro, K.; Gong, W.C.
Natural products used for diabetes
J Am Pharm Assoc, 2002, 42, 217-226
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
7 Velussi, M.; Cernigoi, A.M.; Monte, A. de; Dapas, F.; Caffau, C.; Zilli, M.
Long-term (12 months) treatment with an anti-oxidant drug (silymarin) is effective on hyperinsulinemia, exogenous insulin need and malondialdehyde levels in cirrhotic diabetic patients
J Hepatol, 1997, 26(4), 871-879
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
8 Bordia, A.; Verma, S.K.; Srivastava, K.C.
Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc) and fenugreek (trigonella foenumgraecum L) on blood lipids, blood sugar, and platelet aggregation in patients with coronary artery disease
Prostagland Leukotr Essent Fatty Acids, 1997, 56, 379-384
Angina pectoris, Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, fenugreek, ginger
9 Yeh, G.Y.; Eisenberg, D.M.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Phillips, R.S.
Systematic review of herbs and dietary supplements for glycemic control in diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2003, 26, 1277-1294
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
10 Khan, A.; Safdar, M.; Khan, M.M.A.K.; Khan, N.K.; Anderson, R.A.
Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Care, 2003, 26, 3215-3218
Cinnamomum, Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
11 Moore, H.; Summerbell, C.; Hooper, L.; Cruickshank, K.; Vyas, A.; Johnstone, P.; Ashton, V.; Kopelman, P.
Dietary advice for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2004, 3CD004097, 1-117 (Internet)
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
12 Herrera-Arellano, A.; Aguilar-Santamaría, L.; García-Hernández, B.
Clinical trial of Cecropia obtusifolia and Marrubium vulgare leaf extracts on blood glucose and serum lipids in type 2 diabetics
Phytomed, 2004, 11(7-8), 561-566
Cecropia obtusifolia, Diabetes mellitus, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Marrubium vulgare, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
13 Liu, X.; Wei, J.; Tan, F.; Zhou, S.; Wurthwein, G.; Rohdewald, P.
Antidiabetic effect of Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract in patients with diabetes type II
Life Sci, 2004, 75, 2505-2513
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
14 Hou, H.; Tong, Y.
Effects of huangqi guizhi wuwu tang on diabetic peripheral neuropathy
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 506-509
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
15 Hsu, C.H.; Liao, Y.L.; Lin, S.C.; Hwang, K.C.; Chou, P.
The Mushroom Agaricus Blazei Murill in Combination with Metformin and Gliclazide Improves Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes
A Randomized, Double-blinded, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 97-102
Agaricus, Agaricus blazei, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
16 Huseini, H.F.; Larijani, B.; Heshmat, R.; Fakhrzadeh, H.; Radjabipour, B.; Toliat, T.
The efficacy of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (Sylimarin) in the treatment of type II diabetes
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2006, 20, 1036-1039
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, milk thistle, Metabolic diseases
17 Vuksan, V.; Sung, M.K.; Sievenpiper, J.L.; Stavro, P.M.; Jenkins, A.L.; Di Buono, M.; Lee, K.S.; Leiter, L.A.; Nam, K.Y.; Arnason, J.T.; Coi, M.; Naeem, A.
Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) improves glucose and insulin regulation in well-controlled, type 2 diabetes
Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of efficacy and safety
Nutr Metabol Cardiovasc Dis, 2008, 18(1), 46-56
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Panax, Panax ginseng
18 Xin, L.; Miller, Y.D.; Brown, W.J.
A qualitative review of the role of qigong in the management of diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(4), 427-433
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
19 Fukino, Y.; Ikeda, A.; Maruyama, K.; Aoki, N.; Okubo, T.; Iso, H.
Randomized controlled trial for an effect of green tea-extract powder supplementation on glucose abnormalities
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2008, 62(8), 953-960
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
20 Leach, M.J.
Gymnema sylvestre for Diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(9), 977-983
Diabetes mellitus, Gymnema sylvestre, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
21 Innes, K.E.; Vincent, H.K.
The influence of yoga-based programs on risk profiles in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
eCAM, 2007, 4(4), 469-486
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Yoga
22 Jensen, T.; Stender, S.; Goldstein, K.; Hoelmer, G.; Deckert, T.
Partial normalization by dietary cod-liver oil of increased microvascular albumin leakage in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes and albuminuria
N Engl J Med, 1989, 321(23), 1572-1577
Albuminuria, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Homespun remedies, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Dietary supplementation, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine
23 MacKenzie, T.; Leary, L.; Brooks, W.B.
The effect of an extract of green tea and black tea on glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Double-blind randomized study
Metabolism, 2007, 56(10), 1310-1344
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
24 Liu, C.F.; Yu, L.F.; Lin, C.H.; Lin, S.C.
Effect of auricular pellet acupressure on antioxidative systems in high-risk diabetes mellitus
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 303-307
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
25 Leung, P.C.; Wong, M.W.N.; Wong, W.C.
Limb salvage in extensive diabetic foot ulceration
An extended study using a herbal supplement
Hong Kong Med J, 2008, 14, 29-33
Alisma orientale, Astragalus, Atractylodes, Atractylodes macrocephala, Cornus, Diabetes mellitus, Dioscorea, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Paeonia suffruticosa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Polygonum, Polygonum multiflorum, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Smilax, Smilax china, Smilax glabra, Stephania tetrandra, Metabolic diseases, Crural ulcer
26 Wang, C.P.; Kao, C.H.; Chen, W.K.; Lo, W.Y.; Hsieh, C.L.
A single-blinded, randomized pilot study evaluating effects of electroacupuncture in diabetic patients with symptoms suggestive of gastroparesis
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 833-839
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, gastroparesis
27 Pomposelli, R.; Piasere, V.; Andreoni, C.; Costini, G.; Tonini, E.; Spalluzzi, A.; Rossi, D.; Quarenghi, C.; Zanolin, M.E.; Bellavite, P.
Observational study of homeopathic and conventional therapies in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy
Homeopathy, 2009, 98(1), 17-25
Diabetes mellitus, Homeopathy, Clinical homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
28 Inayat-ur-Rahman; Malik, S.A.; Bashir, M.; Khan, R.; Iqbal, M.
Serum sialic acid changes in non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) patients following bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and rosiglitazone (Avandia) treatment
Phytomed, 2009, 16(5), 401-405
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
29 Nagao, T.; Meguro, S.; Hase, T.; Otsuka, K.; Komikado, M.; Tokimitsu, I.; Yamamoto, T.; Yamamoto, K.
A catechin-rich beverage improves obesity and blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes
Obesity, 2009, 17(2), 310-317
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
30 Qidwai, W.; Hamza, H.B.; Qureshi, R.; Gilani, A.
Effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of powdered Nigella sativa (kalonji) seed in capsules on serum lipid levels, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body weight in adults
Results of a randomized, double-blind controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 639-644
Ayurveda, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
31 Fallah Huseini, H.; Darvishzadeh, F.; Heshmat, R.; Jafariazar, Z.; Raza, M.; Larijani, B.
The clinical investigation of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad fruit in treatment of type II diabetic patients
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(8), 1186-1189
Colocynthis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
32 Tong, Y.; Jia, Q.; Sun, Y.; Hou, Z.; Wang, Y.
Acupuncture in the treatment of diabetic bladder dysfunction
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 905-909
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kidney, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
33 Mozaffari-Khosravi, H.; Jalali-Khanabadi, B.A.; Afkhami-Ardekani, M.; Fatehi, F.
Effects of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on lipid profile and lipoproteins in patients with type II diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 899-903
Diabetes mellitus, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
34 Lee, M.S.; Chen, K.W.; Choi, T.Y.; Ernst, E.
Qigong for type 2 diabetes care
A systematic review
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(4), 236-242
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
35 Jin, K.K.; Chen, L.; Pan, J.Y.; Li, J.M.; Wang, Y.; Wang, F.Y.
Acupressure therapy inhibits the development of diabetic complications in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(9), 1027-1032
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
36 Huxley, R.; Lee, C.M.Y.; Barzi, F.; Timmermeister, L.; Czernichow, S.; Perkovic, V.; Grobbee, D.E.; Batty, D.
Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea consumption in relation to incident type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Arch Intern Med, 2009, 169(22), 2053-2063
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
37 Thakur, G.; Mitra, A.; Pal, K.; Rousseau, D.
Effect of flaxseed gum on reduction of blood glucose and cholesterol in type 2 diabetic patients
Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009, 60(S6), 126-136
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
38 Zhang, C.; Ma, Y.X.; Yan, Y.
Clinical effects of acupuncture for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(1), 13-14
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
39 Waheed, A.; Miana, G.A.; Ahmad, S.I.
Clinical investigation of hypoglycemic effect of seeds of Azadirachta indica in type-2 (NIDDM) diabetes mellitus
Pak J Pharm Sci, 2006, 19(4), 322-325
Azadirachta indica, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
40 Sartore, G.; Reitano, R.; Barison, A.; Magnanini, P.; Cosma, C.; Burlina, S.; Manzato, E.; Fedele, D.; Lapolla, A.
The effects of psyllium on lipoproteins in type II diabetic patients
Eur J Clin Nutr, 2009, 63, 1269-1271
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Metabolic diseases
41 Yang, K.; Bernardo, L.M.; Sereika, S.M.; Conroy, M.B.; Balk, J.; Burke, L.E.
Utilization of 3-month yoga program for adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes
A pilot study
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 257891; (1-6)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
42 Ahn, A.C.; Bennani, T.; Freeman, R.; Hamdy, O.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
Two styles of acupuncture for treating painful diabetic neuropathy
A pilot randomised control trial
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25(1), 11-17
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
43 Aljasir, B.; Bryson, M.; Al-shehri, B.
Yoga practice for the managment of type II diabetes mellitus in adults
A systematic review
eCAM, 2010, 7(4), 399-408
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Yoga
44 Vosough-Ghanbari, S.; Rahimi, R.; Kharabaf, S.; Zeinali, S.; Mohammadirad, A.; Amini, S.; Yasa, N.; Salehnia, A.; Toliat, T.; Nikfar, S.; Larijani, B.; Abdollahi, M.
Effects of Satureja khuzestanica on serum glucose, lipids and markers of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2010, 7(4), 465-470
Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Satureja, Satureja khuzestanica, Metabolic diseases
45 Chen, M.; Zheng, H.; Yin, L.P.; Xie, C.G.
Is oral administration of chinese herbal medicine effective and safe as an adjunctive therapy for managing diabetic foot ulcers?
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 889-898
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
46 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Iron stores, blood donation, and insulin sensitivity and secretion
Clin Chem, 2005, 51(7), 1201-1205
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
47 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Hernandez-Aguado, I.; Ricart, W.
Blood-letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects of insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function
Diabetes, 2002, 51, 1000-1004
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
48 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Blood letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects on vascular reactivity
Diabetes Care, 2002, 25(12), 2249-2255
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Andrology, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
49 Mellor, D.D.; Sathyapalan, T.; Kilpatrick, E.S.; Beckett, S.; Atkin, S.L.
High-cocoa polyphenol-rich chocolate improves HDL cholesterol in type 2 diabetes patients
Diabet Med, 2010, 27(11), 1318-1321
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Theobroma cacao
50 Wien, M.; Bleich, D.; Raghuwanshi, M.; Gould-Forgerite, S.; Gomes, J.; Monahan-Couch, L.; Oda, K.
Almond consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in adults with prediabetes
J Am Coll Nutr, 2010, 29(3), 189-197
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
51 Palacka, P.; Kucharska, J.; Murin, J.; Dostalova, K.; Okkelova, A.; Cizova, M.; Waczulikova, I.; Moricova, S.; Gvozdjakova, A.
Complementary therapy in diabetic patients with chronic complications
A pilot study
Bratisl Lek Listy, 2010, 111(4), 205-211
Alpha-Liponsäure, Antioxidants, Coenzyme, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tokopherol, Vitamins
52 Son, J. van; Nyklicek, I.; Pop, V.J.M.; Pouwer, F.
Testing the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention to reduce emotional distress in outpatients with diabetes (DiaMind)
Design of a randomized controlled trial
BMC Public Health, 2011, 11, 131; (1-11)
Mindfulness meditation, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress
53 Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Lorenzo-Moreno, C.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Feriche-Fernández-Castanys, B.; Granados-Gámez, G.; Quesada-Rubio, J.M.
Connective tissue reflex massage for type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease
Randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 804321; (1-12)
Occlusive arterial disease, Connective tissue massage, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
54 Liu, Z.M.; Chen, Y.M.; Ho, S.C.
Effects of soy intake on glycemic control
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(5), 1092-1101
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
55 Nikooyeh, B.; Neyestani, T.R.; Farvid, M.; Alavi-Majd, H.; Houshiarrad, A.; Kalayi, A.; Shariatzadeh, N.; Gharavi, A.; Heravifard, S.; Tayebinejad, N.; Salekzamani, S.; Zahedirad, M.
Daily consumption of vitamin D- or vitamin D + calcium-fortified yogurt drink improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes
A randomized clinical trial
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(4), 764-771
Calciferol, Calcium, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Yoghurt, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Vitamins, Traditional medicine
56 Paocharoen, V.
The efficacy and side effects of oral Centella asiatica extract for wound healing promotion in diabetic wound patients
J Med Assoc Thai, 2010, 93(Suppl 7), S166-S170
Diabetes mellitus, Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Adverse effect, Wound healing
57 Li, F.I.; Deng, H.; Wang, H.; Xu, R.; Chen, J.; Wang, Y.; Li, X.; Fan, B.; Li, B.
Effects of external application of Chinese medicine on diabetic ulcers and the expressions of beta-catenin, c-myc and K6
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(4), 261-266
Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
58 Al-Khawari, M.; Al-Ruwayeh, A; Al-Doub, K.; Allgrove, J.
Adolescents on basal-bolus insulin can fast during Ramadan
Pediatr Diabetes, 2010, 11(2), 96-100
Diabetes mellitus, Fasting, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
59 Li, S.; Zhao, J.; Liu, J.; Xiang, F.; Lu, D.; Liu, B.; Xu, J.; Zhang, H.; Zhang, Q.; Li, X.; Yu, R.; Chen, M.; Wang, X.; Wang, Y.; Chen, B.
Prospective randomized controlled study of a Chinese herbal medicine compound Tangzu Yuyang Ointment for chronic diabetic foot ulcers
A preliminary report
J Ethnopharmacol, 2011, 133(2), 543-550
Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tangzu Yuyang, Traditional Chinese medicine
60 Rungreangkulkij, S.; Wongtakee, W.; Thongyot, S.
Buddhist group therapy for diabetes patients with depressive symptoms
Arch Psychiatr Nurs, 2011, 25(3), 195-205
Depression, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases
61 Rebello, S.A.; Chen, C.H.; Naidoo, N.; Xu, W.; Lee, J.; Chia, K.S.; Tai, E.S.; Dam, R.M. van
Coffee and tea consumption in relation to inflammation and basal glucose metabolism in multi-ethnic Asian population
A cross-sectional study
Nutrition J, 2011, 10, 61; (1-10)
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
62 Hsu, C.-H.; Liao, Y.-L.; Lin, S.-C.; Tsai, T.-H.; Huang, C.-J.; Chou, P.
Does supplementation with green tea extract improve insulin resistance in obese type 2 diabetics?
A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled clinical trial
Altern Med Rev, 2011, 16(2), 157-163
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
63 Chen, T.S.; Liou, S.Y.; Wu, H.C.; Tsai, F.J.; Tsai, C.H.; Huang, C.Y.; Chang, Y.L.
Efficacy of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate and Amla (Emblica officinalis) extract for the treatment of diabetic-uremic patients
J Med Food, 2011, 14(7-8), 718-723
Diabetes mellitus, Indian gooseberry, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Uremia
64 Dalli, E.; Colomer, E.; Tormos, M.C.; Cosin-Sales, J.; Milara, J.; Esteban, E.; Saez, G.
Crataegus laevigata decreases neutrophil elastase and has hypolipidemic effect
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Phytomed, 2011, 18(8-9), 769-775
Crataegus, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
65 Bamosa, A.O.; Kaatabi, H.; Lebdaa, F.M.; Elq, A.M.; Al-Sultanb, A.
Effect of Nigella sativa seeds on the glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2010, 54(4), 344-354
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
66 Chen, W.; Luo, Y.F.; Liu, J.P.
Topical herbal medicine for treatment of diabetic peripheral neruopathy
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2011, 18(3), 134-145
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
67 Jenkins, D.J.A.; Kendall, C.W.C.; Banach, M.S.; Srichaikul, K.; Vidgen, E.; Mitchell, S.; Parker, T.; Nishi, S.; Bashyam, B.; Souza, R. de; Ireland, C.; Josse, R.G.
Nuts as a replacement for carbohydrates in the diabetic diet
Diabetes Care, 2011, 34(8), 1706-1711
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
68 Josic, J.; Olsson, A.T.; Wickeberg, J.; Lindstedt, S.; Hlebowicz, J.
Does green tea affect postprandial glucose, insulin and satiety in healthy subjects: a randomized controlled trial
Nutrition J, 2010, 9, (1-8) (Internet)
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea
69 Liu, X.; Miller, Y.D.; Burton, N.W.; Chang, J.H.; Brown, W.J.
Qi-gong mind-body therapy and diabetes control
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Prev Med, 2011, 41(2), 152-158
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
70 Kim, T.-H.; Choi, T.-Y.; Shin, B.-C.; Lee, M.S.
Moxibustion for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(8), 575-579
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
71 Weickert, M.O.; Roden, M.; Isken, F.; Hoffmann, D.; Nowotny, P.; Osterhoff, M.; Blaut, M.; Alpert, C.; Gögebakan, O.; Bumke-Vogt, C.; Mueller, F.; Machann, J.; Barber, T.M.; Petzke, K.J.; Hierholzer, J.; Hornemann, S.; Kruse, M.; Illner, A.K.; Kohl, A.; Loeffelholz, C.V.; Arafat, A.M.; Möhlig, M.; Pfeiffer, A.F.
Effects of supplemented isoenergetic diets differing in cereal fiber and protein content on insulin sensitivity in overweight humans
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 94(2), 459-471
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
72 Hegde, S.V.; Adhikari, P.; Kotjan, S.; Pinto, V.J.; D'Souza, S.; D'Souza, V.
Effect of 3-Month yoga on oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes with or without complications
A controlled clinical trial
Diabetes Care, 2011, 34(10), 2208-2210
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
73 Al-Hader, A.F.; Abu-Farsakh, N.A.; Khatib, S.Y.; Hasan, Z.A.
The effects of Ramadan fasting on certain biochemical parameters in normal subjects and in type II diabetic patients
Ann Saudi Med, 1994, 14(2), 139-141
Biochemistry, Diabetes mellitus, Fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Religiöses Fasten, Ramadan
74 Bay, R.; Bay, F.
Combined therapy using acupupressure therapy, hypnotherapy, and transcendental meditation versus placebo in type 2 diabetes
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2011, 4(3), 183-186
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Transzendentale Meditation
75 Brasnyó, P.; Molnár, G.A.; Mohás, M.; Markó, L., Laczy, B.; Cseh, J.; Miklás, E.; Szijártó, I.A.; Mérei, A.; Halmai, R.; Mészáros, L.G.; Sümegi, B.; Wittmann, I.
Resveratrol improves insulin sensitivity, reduces oxidative stress and activates the Akt pathway in type 2 diabetic patients
Br J Nutr, 2011, 106(3), 383-389
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Resveratrol, Metabolic diseases
76 Tanna, I.; Chandola, H.M.; Joshi, J.R.
Clinical efficacy of Mehamudgara vari in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Ayu, 2011, 32(1), 25-29
Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
77 Chiu, H.H.; Wu, P.C.
Manual acupuncture for relieving pain associated with panretinal photocoagulation
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(10), 915-921
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Retinopathia, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
78 Sridharan, K.; Mohan, R., Ramaratnam, S.; Panneerselvam, D.
Ayurvedic treatments for diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 12(CD008288), 1-58
Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
79 Qian, Q.; Qian, S.; Fan, P.; Huo, D.; Wang, S.
Effect of Salvia miltiorrhiza hydrophilic extract on antioxidant enzymes in diabetic patients with chronic heart disease
A randomized controlled trial
Phytother Res, 2012, 26(1), 60-66
Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Metabolic diseases
80 Kim, S.; Shin, B.-C.; Lee, M.S.; Lee, H.; Ernst, E.
Red ginseng for type 2 diabetes mellitus
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(12), 937-944
Diabetes mellitus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
81 Alexander, G.; Innes, K.E.; Bourguignon, C.; Bovbjerg, V.E.; Kulbok, P.; Taylor, A.G.
Patterns of yoga practice and physical activity following a yoga intervention for adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes
J Phys Act Health, 2012, 9(1), 53-61
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
82 Feng, X.T.; Qin, C.B.; Leng, J.; Tang, Q.L.; Shi, H.; Zhai, L.N.; Li, S.L.
Yidiyin, a Chinese herbal decoction, improves erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients and rats through th NO-cGMP pathway
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem, 2012, 76(2), 257-263
Achyranthes, Achyranthes bidentata, Alisma orientale, Andrology, Citrus, Citrus medica, Cornus, Cornus officinalis, Curcuma, Curcuma wenyujin, Cuscuta, Cuscuta chinensis, Cynomorium, Cynomorium songaricum, Diabetes mellitus, Dioscorea, Dioscorea opposita, Epimedium, Epimedium brevicornum, Erectile disorder, Experiment, Gallus domesticus, Basic Research, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Modell, Paeonia, Paeonia suffruticosa, Poria, Poria cocos, Pseudostellaria heterophylla, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Metabolic diseases, Animal, Traditional Chinese medicine
83 Ooi, C.P.; Yassin, Z.; Hamid, T.-A.
Momordica charantia for type 2 diabetes mellitus (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 2(CD007845), 1-33
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Momordica charantia, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
84 Post, R.E.; Mainous, A.G.; King, D.E.; Simpson, K.N.
Dietary fiber for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
A meta-analysis
J Am Board Fam Pract, 2012, 25, 16-23
Fiber, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases
85 Ashraf, R.; Khan, R.A.; Ashraf, I.
Garlic (Allium sativum) supplementation with standard antidiabetic agent provides better diabetic control in type 2 diabetes patients
Pak J Pharm Sci, 2011, 24(4), 565-570
Allium, Allium sativum, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
86 Kim, H.-J.; Yoon, K.-H.; Kang, M.-J.; Yim, H.-W.; Lee, K.-S.; Vuksan, V.; Sung, M.-K.
A six-month supplementation of mulberry, Korean red ginseng, and banaba decreases biomarkers of systemic low-grade inflammation in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 735191; (1-8)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Morus, Morus alba, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Korean Medicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
87 Wändell, P.E.; Carlsson, A.C.; Gafvels, C.; Andersson, K.; Törnkvist, L.
Measuring possible effect on health-related quality of life by tactile massage or relaxation in patients with type 2 diabetes
Complement Ther Med, 2012, 20(1-2), 8-15
Diabetes mellitus, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
88 Paradis, M.E.; Couture, P.; Lamarche, B.
A randomised crossover placebo-controlled trial investigating the effect of brown seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus) on postchallenge plasma glucose and insulin levels in men and women
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2011, 36(6), 913-919
Ascophyllum nodosum, Diabetes mellitus, Fucus, Fucus vesiculosus, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Sea remedies, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
89 Klangjareonchai, T.; Roongpisuthipong, C.
The effect of Tinospora crispa on serum glucosa and insulin levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
J Biomed Biotechnol, 2012, 2012, 808762; (1-4)
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tinospora, Tinospora crispa
90 Wedick, N.M.; Brennan, A.M.; Sun, Q.; Hu, F.B.; Mantzoros, C.S.; Dam, R.M. van
Effects of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee on biological risk factors for type 2 diabetes
A randomized controlled trial
Nutrition J, 2011, 10, 93; (1-9)
Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
91 Appendino, G.; Belcaro, G.; Cornelli, U.; Luzzi, R.; Togni, S.; Dugall, M.; Cesarone, M.R.; Feragalli, B.; Ippolito, E.; Errichi, B.M.; Pellegrini, L.; Ledda, A.; Ricci, A.; Bavera, P.; Hosoi, M.; Stuard, S; Corsi, M.; Errichi, S.; Gizzi, G.
Potential role of curcumin phytosome (Meriva) in controlling the evolution of diabetic microangiopathy
A pilot study
Panminerva Medica, 2011, 53(3Suppl 1), 43-49
Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
92 Horne, B.D.; Muhlestein, J.B.; May, H.T.; Carlquist, J.F.; Lappé, D.L.; Bair, T.L.; Anderson, J.L.
Relation of routine, periodic fasting to risk of diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease in patients undergoing coronary angiography
Am J Cardiol, 2012, 109(11), 1558-1562
Diabetes mellitus, Fasting, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases
93 Zhou, S.J.; Yelland, L.; McPhee, A.J.; Quinlivan, J.; Gibson, R.A.; Makrides, M.
Fish-oil supplementation in pregnancy does not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes or preeclampsia
Am J Clin Nutr, 2012, 95(6), 1378-1384
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pre-eclampsia, Prevention, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Metabolic diseases, fish oil
94 Kuo, Y.-S.; Chien, H.-F.; Lu, W.
Plectranthus amboinicus and Centella asiatica cream for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 418679; (1-9)
Applikationsform, Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Plectranthus, Plectranthus amboinicus, Randomized trial, Salbe, Metabolic diseases
95 Jyotsna, V.P.; Joshi, A.; Ambekar, S.; Kumar, N.; Dhawan, A.; Sreenivas, V.
Comprehensive yogic breathing program improves quality of life in patients with diabetes
Indian J Endocrinol Metab, 2012, 16(3), 423-428
Breathing therapy, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
96 Ooi, C.P.; Loke, S.C.
Sweet potato for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 2(CD009128), 1-44
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Ipomoea, Ipomoea batatas, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
97 Putiri, A.L.; Lovejoy, J.C.; Gillham, S.; Sasagawa, M; Bradley, R.; Sun, G.-C.
Psychological effects of Yi Ren medical Qigong and progressive resistance training in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
A randomized controlled pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(1), 30-34
Depression, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
98 Upadhyay, B.N.; Gupta, V.
A clinical studa on the effect of Rishyagandha (Withania coagulans) in the management of Prameha (type II diabetes mellitus)
Ayu, 2011, 32(4), 507-511
Ayurveda, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Withania, Withania coagulans
99 ORIGIN Trial Investigators
n-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with dysglycemia
N Engl J Med, 2012, 367(4), 309-318
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
100 Hsu, T.-F.; Kise, M.; Wang, M.-F.; Ito, Y.; Yang, M.-D.; Aoto, H.; Yoshihara, R.; Yokoyama, J.; Kunii, D.; Yamamoto, S.
Effects of pre-germinated brown rice on blood glucose and lipid levels in free-living patients with impaired fasting glucose or type 2 diabetes
J Nutr Sci Vitaminol, 2008, 54, 163-168
Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Oryza sativa