Table 2.
Type of CAM used by DM patients in Klinik Kesihatan Salak (N=150)
| Type of CAM | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Biological based therapy like Herbal products |
120 |
80.0 |
| Bitter gourd |
73 |
48.7 |
| Misai Kuching |
58 |
38.7 |
| Garlic |
32 |
21.3 |
| Sabah snake grass |
19 |
12.7 |
| Basil leaf |
5 |
3.3 |
| Ginseng |
4 |
2.7 |
|
Manipulative and body-based systems |
22 |
14.7 |
| Reflexology |
22 |
14.7 |
|
Alternative medical systems |
11 |
7.3 |
| Ayurveda |
10 |
6.7 |
| Acupuncture |
3 |
2.0 |
|
Energy therapies |
21 |
14.0 |
| Reiki |
3 |
2.0 |
| Massage bed |
18 |
12.0 |
|
Mind-body interventions |
4 |
2.7 |
| Yoga/tai chi | 4 | 2.7 |