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May 17, 2021
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Mulberry twig alkaloids lower HbA1c with fewer gastrointestinal effects vs. acarbose

Mulberry twig alkaloids lower HbA1c with fewer gastrointestinal effects vs. acarbose

Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes achieved a 0.93% HbA1c reduction with 24 weeks of mulberry twig alkaloid therapy, an outcome comparable with use of the alpha-glucosidase inhibitor acarbose, according to data published in Diabetes Care.