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Can Berberine lower high blood sugar for type 1 diabetics?

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Can Berberine lower high blood sugar for type 1 diabetics?

Numerous clinical reports about the hypoglycemic action of berberine can be found in Chinese literatures. Berberine was claimed to have a comparable activity to sulphonureas or metformin in reducing blood glucose, although most of the studies were not well designed.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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How does regular physical activity help prevent diabetes?

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