Effect of Danzhi Jiangtang capsule on quality of life in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Objective To observe the effect of Danzhi Jiangtang capsule on quality of life in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods 60 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were randomly divided into control group and observation group, 30 cases in each group. The two groups were given comprehensive treatment measures. The observation group was treated with Danzhi Jiangtang capsule for 3 months. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were detected before treatment and 3 months after treatment, respectively, and tranditional chinese medcine (TCM) syndrome scores were filled in. The Diabetes Specific Quality of Life Scale (DSQL) was evaluated. Results After treatment, FPG and HbA1c in the two groups decreased significantly, and the treatment group was better than the control group (P<0.05). The curative effect of TCM syndromes in observation group was 93.3%, better than that of the control group (63.6%, P<0.05). The observation group was better than the control group in terms of physiological function, treatment effect on patients and total score (P<0.05). Conclusions Danzhi Jiangtang capsule can significantly improve the quality of life in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Key words: HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS (TCD); CAPSULES; Diabetes mellitus, type 2; Quality of life; Aged