Curalin supplement for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Objective: To examine the efficacy and safety of Curalin supplement in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Research design and methods: Adult patients with type 2 diabetes were randomized 1:1 to receive Curalin supplement or placebo. The primary endpoint was HbA1c decrease at 1 month. The secondary endpoint was a decrease in HbA1c by more than 0.5% and 1% and a change in 7 daily blood glucose measurements. A satisfaction questionnaire was used as an exploratory endpoint. Safety variables and adverse events were assessed.

Results: After 1 month of intervention, HbA1c was reduced by 0.94% in the Curalin arm versus 0.4% in the placebo arm (P = 0.008). 72% of Curalin patients had decreased HbA1c levels >0.5% versus 35% in the placebo arm (P < 0.05). The Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire indicated that Curalin arm patients reported higher overall satisfaction.

Conclusions: Curalin treatment significantly reduced HbA1c over a 1-month period and was well-tolerated.

Keywords: add-on therapy; natural herbal plants; supplement; type 2 diabetes.