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Herbs for Type 2 Diabetes

The use of herbs such as berberine, cinnamon, and fenugreek to lower HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes.

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Jan 18, 2026
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Which supplements have the strongest randomized controlled trial evidence for lowering HbA1c in type 2 diabetes?

Randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence is strongest for probiotics and berberine to lower HbA1c in type 2 diabetes, with soluble viscous fiber showing consistent, clinically meaningful effects as ...

Jan 10, 2026

Which single herbal ingredients have the strongest randomized trial evidence for improving HbA1c in type 2 diabetes?

Randomized trial evidence points most consistently to berberine, cinnamon, fenugreek, ginger (and to a lesser extent turmeric and certain traditional Chinese formulas) as single botanical ingredients ...