November is American Diabetes Month. One in 10 Americans is battling this condition and the numbers continue to grow. As many as 35% of diabetes patients turn to natural medicines, including coenzyme Q10, fenugreek, alpha-lipoic acid, cinnamon, and others. Check out our Comparative Effectiveness Chart for Diabetes to learn more about these and other natural medicines used for diabetes.
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