Use of traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes in Eastern Uganda: a qualitative exploration of reasons for choice

• Main Authors: Rutebemberwa Elizeus (Author), Lubega Muhamadi (Author), Katureebe Sheila K (Author), Oundo Abanga (Author), Kiweewa Francis (Author), Mukanga David (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>While there are biomedical drugs for managing diabetes mellitus, some patients with diabetes use traditional medicine. The aim of the study was to explore why patients with diabetes use traditional medicine for the treatment of diabe...