The study involved 885 participants aged 18 to 70, monitored over two years. All participants engaged in a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program, including monthly physical activity sessions, dietary adjustments, and other lifestyle modifications. They also received a booklet with recommendations for daily habits, such as regular physical activity, regulating protein and carbohydrate intake, increasing dietary fiber, and reducing sodium consumption.
One group took 9 grams of Jinlida granules three times daily, while the other group received a placebo. This approach enabled researchers to assess the effectiveness of Jinlida granules alongside lifestyle interventions in preventing diabetes and managing related health conditions. “To our knowledge, our study was the first to investigate the synergistic effects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and lifestyle modifications among participants with IGT, abdominal obesity, and metabolic disorders,” the researchers noted, highlighting the combination of TCM with conventional preventive strategies.
Results showed that individuals in the Jinlida group had a lower incidence of diabetes and demonstrated improvements in waist size, body mass index, and cholesterol levels. Significant decreases were noted in both after-meal and fasting blood sugar levels and HbA1c, a measure of long-term blood glucose control. Jinlida was also linked to better cholesterol profiles, with reductions in bad cholesterol and triglycerides and an i.
