Thực trạng bệnh đái tháo đường type 2 và điều trị bằng y học cổ truyền ở huyện Nam Đàn tỉnh Nghệ An năm 2023

Abstract

Objective: To study the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes and the application of Traditional Medicine treatment among people in Nam Dan district, Nghe An province in 2023.

Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 400 people aged 20 to 70 years in Nam Dan district, Nghe An from May to November 2023.

Results: The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes among the 400 study participants aged 20 to 70 years was 8.5%, with a prevalence of 7.2% in males and 9.6% in females. According to Traditional Medicine, 50% of patients had a Spleen and Stomach deficiency (Zhongjiao), 29.41% had a Kidney deficiency (Xiajiao), and 20.59% had a Lung deficiency (Shangjiao). Among these, 58.8% had received Traditional Medicine treatment, with 100% using herbal medicine and 60% combining it with non-drug methods. The treatment was provided in healthcare facilities for 58.8% of patients and at home for 47.06%.

Conclusion: The rate of people with diabetes in Nam Dan district, Nghe An is 8.5%, with 100% of people with diabetes treated with traditional medicine. People without diabetes also use traditional medicine, with 49.7% treated at medical facilities and 65% having used traditional medicine for treatment at home.