Scolaris Content Display Scolaris Content Display

PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses) flow‐chart of study selection
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Figure 1

PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses) flow‐chart of study selection

Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.
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Figure 2

Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.

Funnel plot of outcome 'normalisation of fasting blood glucose at trial completion' (herbal medicines plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone)
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Funnel plot of outcome 'normalisation of fasting blood glucose at trial completion' (herbal medicines plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone)

Funnel plot of outcome 'diabetes incidence' (herbal medicines plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone)
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Funnel plot of outcome 'diabetes incidence' (herbal medicines plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone)

Forest plot of outcome 'normalisation of fasting blood glucose at trial completion' (herbal medicines plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone)
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Figure 5

Forest plot of outcome 'normalisation of fasting blood glucose at trial completion' (herbal medicines plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone)

Forest plot of outcome 'diabetes incidence' (herbal medicines plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone)
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Figure 6

Forest plot of outcome 'diabetes incidence' (herbal medicines plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone)

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 1 Normalisation of fasting blood glucose at trial completion (n).
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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 1 Normalisation of fasting blood glucose at trial completion (n).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 2 Incidence of diabetes (n).
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Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 2 Incidence of diabetes (n).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 3 Fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).
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Analysis 1.3

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 3 Fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 4 2hr fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) [ after oral glucose tolerance test].
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Analysis 1.4

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 4 2hr fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) [ after oral glucose tolerance test].

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 5 HbA1c (%).
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Analysis 1.5

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 5 HbA1c (%).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 6 Insulin (μU/ml).
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Analysis 1.6

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 6 Insulin (μU/ml).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 7 IAI (insulin sensitivity).
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Analysis 1.7

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 7 IAI (insulin sensitivity).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 8 Total cholesterol (mmol/L).
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Analysis 1.8

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 8 Total cholesterol (mmol/L).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 9 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L).
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Analysis 1.9

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 9 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 10 Trigylcerides (mmol/L).
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Analysis 1.10

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 10 Trigylcerides (mmol/L).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 11 Body Mass Index (kg/m2).
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Analysis 1.11

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 11 Body Mass Index (kg/m2).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 12 Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg).
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Analysis 1.12

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 12 Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 13 Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg).
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Analysis 1.13

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 13 Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg).

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 14 Main ingredient Astragalus membranecus (≥30g): Fasting blood glucose (mmol/ml).
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Analysis 1.14

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 14 Main ingredient Astragalus membranecus (≥30g): Fasting blood glucose (mmol/ml).

Study

Intervention

FBG levels (mmol/L)

2hr GTT FBG (mmol/L)

Normalisation of FBG: RR [95% CI]

HbA1c (%)

Fan GJ 2004

Jiantang bushen Tang

‐0.15 [0.42, 0.12]

‐0.83 [‐1.84, 0.18]

1.72 [1.04, 2.86]

Hao AZ 2004

Xiaoke Huaya tablet

‐1.40 [‐1.72, ‐1.08]

‐1.46 [‐1.83, ‐1.09]

2.54 [1.70, 3.79]

‐0.63 [‐0.99, ‐0.27]

Li CP 2004

Qimai Jiangtang Yin formula

‐0.03 [‐0.32, 0.26]

2.89 [1.41, 5.90]

Tang QZ 2007

Shan yao, Shan zha, Huang qi etc

‐0.09 [‐0.35, 0.17]

‐2.31 [‐3.20, ‐1.42]

1.92 [1.28, 2.90]

‐0.87 [‐1.43, ‐0.31]

Wei AS 2001

Xiaoke Yuye decoction

‐0.39 [0.99, 021]

‐1.54 [‐1.65, ‐1.43]

1.89 [1.14, 3.14]

‐0.06 [‐0.12, 0.00]

Yang B 2004

Tang Kang Yin decoction

‐0.21 [‐0.33, ‐0.09]

‐1.66 [‐2.21, ‐1.11]

Yao Z 2001

Tang Heng I

‐1.24 [‐2.53, 0.05]

‐1.25 [‐3.30, 0.80]

5.00 [1.26, 19.87]

Zeng YH 2006

Liu Wei Di Huang capsule

‐1.19 [‐1.46, ‐0.92]

‐2.77 [‐3.17, ‐2.37]

Zhou DY 2003

Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

‐0.58 [‐0.74, ‐0.42]

‐0.57 [‐0.67, ‐0.47]

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 1.15

Comparison 1 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone, Outcome 15 Hypoglycaemic effects of herbal medicines with lifestyle modification compared lifestyle modification alone.

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 1 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).
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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 1 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 2 Reduction in 2hr fasting blood glucose after oral glucose tolerance test.
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Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 2 Reduction in 2hr fasting blood glucose after oral glucose tolerance test.

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 3 Reduction in HbA1c (%).
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Analysis 2.3

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 3 Reduction in HbA1c (%).

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 4 Total cholesterol (mmol/L).
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Analysis 2.4

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 4 Total cholesterol (mmol/L).

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 5 Trigylcerides (mmo/lL).
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Analysis 2.5

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 5 Trigylcerides (mmo/lL).

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 6 Insulin (mu/L).
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Analysis 2.6

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 6 Insulin (mu/L).

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 7 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L).
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Analysis 2.7

Comparison 2 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 7 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L).

Comparison 3 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus metformin plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 1 Reduction in 2 hr fasting blood glucose after oral glucose tolerance test (mmol/L).
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Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus metformin plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 1 Reduction in 2 hr fasting blood glucose after oral glucose tolerance test (mmol/L).

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 1 Normalisation of fasting blood glucose (n).
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Analysis 4.1

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 1 Normalisation of fasting blood glucose (n).

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 2 Incidence of diabetes (n).
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Analysis 4.2

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 2 Incidence of diabetes (n).

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 3 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).
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Analysis 4.3

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 3 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 4 Reduction in 2hr fasting blood glucose after orale glucose tolerance test (mmol/L).
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Analysis 4.4

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 4 Reduction in 2hr fasting blood glucose after orale glucose tolerance test (mmol/L).

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 5 Body mass index (kg/m2).
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Analysis 4.5

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 5 Body mass index (kg/m2).

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 6 Waist‐to‐hip ratio (WHR).
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Analysis 4.6

Comparison 4 Herbal medicine versus placebo, Outcome 6 Waist‐to‐hip ratio (WHR).

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 1 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).
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Analysis 5.1

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 1 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 2 Reduction in 2hr fasting blood glucose after orale glucose tolerance test (mmol/L).
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Analysis 5.2

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 2 Reduction in 2hr fasting blood glucose after orale glucose tolerance test (mmol/L).

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 3 Triglycerides (mmol/L).
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Analysis 5.3

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 3 Triglycerides (mmol/L).

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 4 Total cholesterol.
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Analysis 5.4

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 4 Total cholesterol.

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 5 Insulin (mU/L).
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Analysis 5.5

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 5 Insulin (mU/L).

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 6 Waist‐to‐hip ratio (WHR).
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Analysis 5.6

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 6 Waist‐to‐hip ratio (WHR).

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 7 Weight (kg).
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Analysis 5.7

Comparison 5 Herbal medicine versus metformin, Outcome 7 Weight (kg).

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 1 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).
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Analysis 6.1

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 1 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 2 2hr‐Glucose tolerance (mmol/L).
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Analysis 6.2

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 2 2hr‐Glucose tolerance (mmol/L).

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 3 Normalisation of blood glucose (n).
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Analysis 6.3

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 3 Normalisation of blood glucose (n).

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 4 Incidence of diabetes (n).
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Analysis 6.4

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 4 Incidence of diabetes (n).

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 5 HbA1c (%).
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Analysis 6.5

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 5 HbA1c (%).

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 6 Insulin (FINS mmol/L).
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Analysis 6.6

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 6 Insulin (FINS mmol/L).

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 7 Total cholesterol (mmol/L).
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Analysis 6.7

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 7 Total cholesterol (mmol/L).

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 8 Trigylcerides (mmol/L).
Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 6.8

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 8 Trigylcerides (mmol/L).

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 9 Lipids: LDL (mmol/L).
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Analysis 6.9

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 9 Lipids: LDL (mmol/L).

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 10 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L).
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Analysis 6.10

Comparison 6 Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification, Outcome 10 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L).

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 1 Reduction in fasting glucose (mmol/L).
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Analysis 7.1

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 1 Reduction in fasting glucose (mmol/L).

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 2 Reduction in 2hr blood glucose after oral glucose tolerance test (mmol/L).
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Analysis 7.2

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 2 Reduction in 2hr blood glucose after oral glucose tolerance test (mmol/L).

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 3 Total cholesterol (mmol/L).
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Analysis 7.3

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 3 Total cholesterol (mmol/L).

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 4 Triglycerides (mmol/L).
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Analysis 7.4

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 4 Triglycerides (mmol/L).

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 5 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L).
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Analysis 7.5

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 5 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L).

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 6 Systolic Blood Pressure (kpa).
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Analysis 7.6

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 6 Systolic Blood Pressure (kpa).

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 7 Diastolic blood pressure (kpa).
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Analysis 7.7

Comparison 7 Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone, Outcome 7 Diastolic blood pressure (kpa).

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 1 Normalisation of fasting blood glucose at trial completion (n).
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Analysis 8.1

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 1 Normalisation of fasting blood glucose at trial completion (n).

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 2 Incidence of diabetes (n).
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Analysis 8.2

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 2 Incidence of diabetes (n).

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 3 Fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).
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Analysis 8.3

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 3 Fasting blood glucose (mmol/L).

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 4 2hr fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) [ after oral glucose tolerance test].
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Analysis 8.4

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 4 2hr fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) [ after oral glucose tolerance test].

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 5 Total cholesterol (mmol/L).
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Analysis 8.5

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 5 Total cholesterol (mmol/L).

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 6 Trigylcerides (mmol/L).
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Analysis 8.6

Comparison 8 Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet), Outcome 6 Trigylcerides (mmol/L).

Table 1. Overview of study populations

study ID

intervention (I)
control (C)

[n] screened

[n] randomised

[n] safety

[n] ITT

[n] finishing study

[%] of randomised
participants
finishing study

comments

Fan GJ 2004

I: Jiang tang bu shen plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 25

C: 26

Total: 51

I: NR

C: NR

I: NR

C: NR

I: 23

C: 22

Total: 45

I: 92

C: 85

Total: 88

Fang ZH 2007

I: Dan zhi jiang tang jiao capsule plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 32

C: 30

Total: 62

I: NR

C: NR

I: NR

C: NR

I: 32

C: 30

Total: 62

I: 100

C: 100

Total: 100

Hao AZ 2004

I: Xiaoke Huayu tablet plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 86

C: 82

Total: 168

I: NR

C: NR

I: NR

C: NR

I: 86

C: 82

Total: 168

I: 100

C: 100

Total: 100

Hioki C 2004

I: Bofu‐tsusho‐san plus diet & exercise

C: diet & exercise

I: NR

C: NR

I: 44

C: 41

Total: 85

I: NR

C: NR

I: 41

C: 40

Total: 81

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

three participants withdrew from the intervention group due to loose bowels

Li CP 2004

I: Qimai jiangtang yin plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 31

C: 33

Total: 64

I: NR

C: NR

I: 31

C: 33

Total: 64

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

Liu DQ 2007

I: Jie yu huo xue tang plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 80

C: 80

Total: 160

I: NR

C: NR

I: 78

C: 79

Total: 157

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

Lu X 2005

I: Chinese herbal medicines plus antihypertensive (vasodilator) medication

C: antihypertensive (vasodilator) medication

I: NR

C: NR

I: 48

C: 32

Total: 80

I: NR

C: NR

I: 48

C: 32

Total: 80

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

blocked randomisation (3 participants in the intevention group : 2 participants in the control group)

Qu LX 2002

I: Tang ping san plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: metformin plus diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 30

C: 30

Total: 60

I: NR

C: NR

I: 30

C: 30

Total: 60

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

Shi J 2005

I: Fufang cangzhu

C: metformin

I: NR

C: NR

I: 32

C: 30

Total: 62

I: NR

C: NR

I: 32

C: 30

Total: 62

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

Tang QZ 2007

I: Chinese herbal medicines plus diet & lifestyle modification

C1: acarbose plus diet & lifestyle modification

C2: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C1: NR

C2: NR

I: 40

C1: 40

C2: 40

Total: 120

I: NR

C1: NR

C2: NR

I: 38

C1: 38

C2: 39

Total: 115

I: NR

C1: NR

C2: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C1: ?

C2: ?

Total: ?

I1, C1: drop‐outs due to not being able to continue the medication; C2: no reason was given

Wang BQ 2008

I: Qiwangping capsule

C: placebo

I: NR

C: NR

I: 50

C: 50

Total: 100

I: NR

C: NR

I: 48

C: 47

Total: 95

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

Wang YX 2005

I: Jinqi jiangtang plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 81

C: 78

Total: 159

I: NR

C: NR

I: 81

C: 75

Total: 156

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

Wei AS 2001

I: Xiaoke Yuye plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 36

C: 36

Total: 72

I: NR

C: NR

I: 32

C: 33

Total: 65

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

Yang B 2004

I: Tang Kang Yin plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 40

C: 36

Total: 76

I: NR

C: NR

I: 40

C: 36

Total: 76

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

Yao Z 2001

I: Tangheng I plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 22

C: 20

Total: 42

I: NR

C: NR

I: 22

C: 20

Total: 42

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

Zeng YH 2000

I: Liu wei di huang capsule plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 56

C: 55

Total: 111

I: NR

C: NR

I: 56

C: 55

Total: 111

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

Zhou DY 2003

I: Jinqi jiangtang tablet plus diet & lifestyle modification

C: diet & lifestyle modification

I: NR

C: NR

I: 46

C: 42

Total: 88

I: NR

C: NR

I: 46

C: 42

Total: 88

I: NR

C: NR

Total: NR

I: ?

C: ?

Total: ?

?: unclear; ITT = intention‐to‐treat; NR: not reported

Figuras y tablas -
Table 1. Overview of study populations
Table 2. Preparation and composition of Chinese herbal medicines in the included trials

name of herbal formula

preparation

composition

study ID

Bofu‐tsusho‐san

powder

Scutellariae Radix, Glycyrrhizae Radix, Platycodi Radix, Gypsum Fibrosum, Atractylodis Rhizoma, Rhei Rhizoma, Schizonepetae Spica, Gardeniae Fructus, Paeoniae Radix, Cnidium Rhizoma, Angelicae Radix, Menthae Herba, Ledebouriellae Radix, Ephedrae Herba, Forsythiae Fructus, Zingiberis Rhizoma, Talcum, Natrium Sulphuricum

Hioki C 2004

Yi Qi Yang Yin Huo Xue

decoction

Astragali Radix 30g, Angelicae sinensis Radix 20g, Dioscoraea Rhizoma 20g, Mori Cortex 50g, Mori Folium 30g, Mori Ramulus 30g

Lu X 2005

Jian Pi Zhi Shen Huo Xue

powder

Dioscoraea Rhizoma, Crategi Fructus 30g, Astragali Radix 20g, Poria 20g, Corni Fructus 15g, Persicae Semen 10g

Tang QZ 2007

Dan zhi jiang tang jiao

capsules

Moutan Cortex, Hirodu, Cuscutae Semen, Polygonati Rhizoma, Pseudostellariae Radix, plus Rehmanniae glutinosae, Corni of cinalis, Dioscoreae oppositae, Alismatis orientalis, Poriae cocos, Moutan radicis.

Fang ZH 2007

Fufang cangzhu

decoction

Atractylodis Rhizoma 15g, Coicis Semen 24g, Mori Fructus 20g, Dioscoraea Rhizoma 30g, Phellodendri Cortex 10g, Litchi Semen 20g, Pheretima 10g

Shi J 2005

Jiangtang bushen tang

decoction

Cibotii Rhizoma 10g, Dipsaci Radix 10g, Ligustri lucidi Fructus 15g, Ecliptae Herba 15g, Lycii Cortex 15g, Astragali Radix 15g, Rehmanniae Radix 15g, Puerariae Radix 12g, Coptidis Rhizoma 5g, Mori Cortex 10g, Moutan Cortex 6g

Fan GJ 2004

Jie yu huo xue

decoction

Angelicae sinensis Radix 15g, Bupleuri Radix 15g, Polygonati odorati Rhizoma 10g, Astragali Radix 30g, Chuanxiong Rhizoma 10g, Paenoiae Radix rubra 15g, Notoginseng Radix 3g, Puerariae Radix 15g, Polygonati Rhizoma 15g, Curcumae Radix 15g, Ginseng Radix 25g, Prunellae Spica 10g; If heat in palms, thirst, increased drinking: + Anemarrhenae Rhizoma 20g, Schisandrae Fructus 10g; if restlessness, tendency to anger, insomnia: + Platycladi Semen 20g, Polygoni multiflora Caulis 15g, Coptidis Rhizoma 10g; if dizziness, stuffiness in eyes, reddish face & ears with heat: + Moutan Cortex 15g, Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis 15g

Liu DQ 2007

Jinqi Jiangtang

pill

Astragali Radix, Lonicera Flos etc

Zhou DY 2003

Jinqi Jiangtang

pill

Astragali Radix, Lonicera Flos etc

Wang YX 2005

Liu wei di huang wan

pill

Rehmanniae glutinosae, Corni of cinalis, Dioscoreae oppositae, Alismatis orientalis, Poriae cocos, Moutan radicis.

Zeng YH 2006

Qimai jiangtang yin

decoction

Astragali Radix 20g, Puerariae Radix 20g, Ophiopogonis Radix 10g, Ligustri lucidi Fructus 10g, Notoginseng Radix 10g, Curcumae Radix 10g, Rehmanniae Radix 25g

Li CP 2004

Qiweitangping

capsule

Astragali Radix, Scutellariae Radix, Perillae Fructus, Codonopsis Radix, Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, Jujubae Fructus, Rehmanniae Radix preparata, Bupleuri Radix, Salviae miltorrhizae Radix, Curcumae Radix, Artemisiae scoparie Herba, Tricosanthis Radix, Gypsum fibrosum, Plantaginis Semen, Dioscoreae Rhizoma, Schisandrae Fructus, Corni Fructus, Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, Lycii Fructus, Puerariae Radix, Lilii Bulbus, Glycyrrhizae Radix, Linderae Radix, Rehmanniae Radix, Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, Vaccariae Semen, Glycyrrhizae Radix

Wang BQ 2008

Tang Kang Yin

decoction

Ginseng Radix 6g, Coptidis Rhizoma 10g, Ligustri lucidi Fructus 15g, Prunellae Spica 30g, Alumen 30g

Yang B 2004

Tang ping san

powder

Astragali Radix 30g, Dioscoreae Rhizoma 10g, Rehmanniae Radix 10g, Rehmanniae Radix preparata 10g, Lycii Fructus 10g, Polygoni multiflori Radix preparata 10g, Epimedii Herba 10g, Salviae miltiorrhizae 30g, Alismatis Rhizoma 10g, Mori Folium 10g

Qu LX 2002

Xiaoke huayu pian

tablet

Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, Euonymi Ramulus etc

Hao AZ 2004

Xiaoke yuye

decoction

Astragali Radix, Polygonati Rhizoma, Polygoni multiflori Radix preparata, Anemarrhenae Rhizoma

Wei AS 2001

Figuras y tablas -
Table 2. Preparation and composition of Chinese herbal medicines in the included trials
Comparison 1. Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Normalisation of fasting blood glucose at trial completion (n) Show forest plot

8

625

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

2.07 [1.52, 2.82]

1.1 Jiantang Bushen decoction

1

45

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

1.72 [1.04, 2.86]

1.2 Xiaoke Huaya tablet

1

168

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

2.54 [1.70, 3.79]

1.3 Qimai Jiangtang Yin decoction

1

64

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

2.89 [1.41, 5.90]

1.4 Jian Pi Zhi Shen Huo Xue

1

77

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

1.92 [1.28, 2.90]

1.5 Tang Kang Yin

1

76

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

3.75 [1.74, 8.09]

1.6 Xiaoke Yuye decoction

1

65

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

1.89 [1.14, 3.14]

1.7 Tang Heng I

1

42

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

5.0 [1.26, 19.87]

1.8 Jinqi jiangtang

1

88

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

1.17 [0.90, 1.53]

2 Incidence of diabetes (n) Show forest plot

8

632

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.33 [0.19, 0.58]

2.1 Jiangtang Bushen tang

1

45

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.32 [0.04, 2.84]

2.2 Xiaoke Huayu Pian

1

168

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.36 [0.10, 1.30]

2.3 Qimai Jiangtang Yin

1

64

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.18 [0.02, 1.39]

2.4 Tang King Yin

1

76

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.06 [0.01, 0.46]

2.5 Jian pi zhi shen huo xue

1

77

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.59 [0.19, 1.84]

2.6 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

88

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.61 [0.11, 3.47]

2.7 Xiaoke Yuye

1

72

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.33 [0.07, 1.54]

2.8 Tangheng I Plus

1

42

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.18 [0.02, 1.43]

3 Fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) Show forest plot

9

742

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.41 [‐0.66, ‐0.16]

3.1 Jiangtang Bushen decoction

1

45

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.15 [‐0.42, 0.12]

3.2 Xiaoke Huayu tablet

1

168

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.40 [‐1.72, ‐1.08]

3.3 Qimai Jiangtang Yin formula

1

64

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.03 [‐0.32, 0.26]

3.4 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

88

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.58 [‐0.74, ‐0.42]

3.5 Jian Pi Zhi Shen Huo Xue

1

76

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.09 [‐0.35, 0.17]

3.6 Xiaoke Yuye decoction

1

72

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.39 [‐0.99, 0.21]

3.7 Tang Kang Yin decoction

1

76

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.21 [‐0.33, ‐0.09]

3.8 Tang Heng I decoction

1

42

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.24 [‐2.53, 0.05]

3.9 Liu Wei Di Huang capsule

1

111

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.31 [‐0.58, ‐0.04]

4 2hr fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) [ after oral glucose tolerance test] Show forest plot

9

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

4.1 Jiangtang Bushen decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.2 Xiaoke Huaye tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.3 Qimai Jiangtang Yin decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.4 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.5 Jian Pi Zhi Shen Huo Xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.6 Xiaoke Yuye decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.7 Tang Kang Yin decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.8 Tang Heng I decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.9 Liu Wei Di Huang capsule

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 HbA1c (%) Show forest plot

3

317

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.47 [‐1.00, 0.06]

5.1 Xiaoke Huayu tablet

1

168

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.63 [‐0.99, ‐0.27]

5.2 Jian Pi Zhi Shen Huo Xue

1

77

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.87 [‐1.43, ‐0.31]

5.3 Xiaoke Yuye decoction

1

72

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.06 [‐0.12, 0.00]

6 Insulin (μU/ml) Show forest plot

6

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6.1 Jiangtang Bushen decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.2 Qimai Jiangtang Yin decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.3 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.4 Jian Pi Zhi Shen Huo Xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.5 Tang Kang Yin decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.6 Tang Heng I decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7 IAI (insulin sensitivity) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

7.1 Qimai Jiangtang Yin decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8 Total cholesterol (mmol/L) Show forest plot

7

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

8.1 Jiangtang Bushen tang

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.2 Xiaoke Huayu Pian

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.3 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.4 Jian Pi Zhi Shen Huo Xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.5 Xiaoke Yuye

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.6 Tang Kang Yin

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8.7 Liu Wei Di Huang capsule

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L) Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

9.1 Jian Pi Zhi Shen Huo Xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.2 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10 Trigylcerides (mmol/L) Show forest plot

7

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

10.1 Jiangtang Bushen tang

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.2 Xiaoke Huayu Pian

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.3 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.4 Jian Pi Zhi Shen Huo Xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.5 Xiaoke Yuye decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.6 Tang Kang Yin decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.7 Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11 Body Mass Index (kg/m2) Show forest plot

6

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

11.1 Jiangtang Bushen

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11.2 Jian Pi Zhi Shen Huo Xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11.3 Xiaoke Yuye decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11.4 Tang Kang Yin decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11.5 Liu Wei Di Huang capsule

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11.6 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

12 Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

12.1 Liu wei di huang wan

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

12.2 Jinqi jiangtang tablets

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

13 Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg) Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

13.1 Liu wei di huang wan

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

13.2 Jinqi jiangtang tablets

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

14 Main ingredient Astragalus membranecus (≥30g): Fasting blood glucose (mmol/ml) Show forest plot

4

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

14.1 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

14.2 Xiaoke Yuye decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

14.3 Shan yao, shan zha, huang qi etc

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

14.4 Qimai Jiangtang Yin formula

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

15 Hypoglycaemic effects of herbal medicines with lifestyle modification compared lifestyle modification alone Show forest plot

Other data

No numeric data

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 1. Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus lifestyle modification alone
Comparison 2. Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

1.1 Dan zhi jiang tang jiao capsules

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.2 Bofu‐tsusho‐san

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 Reduction in 2hr fasting blood glucose after oral glucose tolerance test Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2.1 Dan zhi jiang tang jiao capsules

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.2 Bofu‐tsusho‐san

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Reduction in HbA1c (%) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

3.1 Bofu‐tsusho‐san

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Total cholesterol (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

4.1 Bofu‐tsusho‐san

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Trigylcerides (mmo/lL) Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5.1 Dan zhi jiang tang jiao capsules

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.2 Bofu‐tsusho‐san

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 Insulin (mu/L) Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6.1 Bofu‐tsusho‐san

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.2 Dan zhi jiang tang jiao capsules

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

7.1 Bofu‐tsusho‐san

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 2. Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus placebo plus lifestyle modification
Comparison 3. Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus metformin plus lifestyle modification

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Reduction in 2 hr fasting blood glucose after oral glucose tolerance test (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

1.1 Tangping San

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 3. Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus metformin plus lifestyle modification
Comparison 4. Herbal medicine versus placebo

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Normalisation of fasting blood glucose (n) Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

1.1 Qiwei Tang Ping capsule

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 Incidence of diabetes (n) Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2.1 Qiwei Tang Ping

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

3.1 Qiwei tangping capsules

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Reduction in 2hr fasting blood glucose after orale glucose tolerance test (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

4.1 Qiwei tangping capsules

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Body mass index (kg/m2) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5.1 Qiwei tangping capsules

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 Waist‐to‐hip ratio (WHR) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6.1 Qiwei tangping capsules

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 4. Herbal medicine versus placebo
Comparison 5. Herbal medicine versus metformin

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

1.1 Fufang Cangzhu decoction

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 Reduction in 2hr fasting blood glucose after orale glucose tolerance test (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2.1 Fufang Cangzhu

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Triglycerides (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

3.1 Fufang Cangzhu

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Total cholesterol Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

4.1 Fufang Cangzhu

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Insulin (mU/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5.1 Fufang Cangzhu

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 Waist‐to‐hip ratio (WHR) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6.1 Fufang Cangzhu

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7 Weight (kg) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

7.1 Fufang Cangzhu

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 5. Herbal medicine versus metformin
Comparison 6. Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Reduction in fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

1.1 Jian pi zhi shen huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 2hr‐Glucose tolerance (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2.1 Jian pi zhi shen huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Normalisation of blood glucose (n) Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

3.1 Jian pi zhi shen huo xue

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Incidence of diabetes (n) Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

4.1 Jian pi zhi shen huo xue

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 HbA1c (%) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6 Insulin (FINS mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6.1 Jian pi zhi shen huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7 Total cholesterol (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

8 Trigylcerides (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

8.1 Jian pi zhi shen huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9 Lipids: LDL (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

9.1 Jian pi zhi shen huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

10.1 Jian pi zhi shen huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 6. Herbal medicine plus lifestyle modification versus acarbose plus lifestyle modification
Comparison 7. Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Reduction in fasting glucose (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

1.1 Yi qi yang yin huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 Reduction in 2hr blood glucose after oral glucose tolerance test (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2.1 Yi qi yang yin huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Total cholesterol (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

3.1 Yi qi yang yin huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 Triglycerides (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

4.1 Yi qi yang yin huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Lipids: HDL (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5.1 Yi qi yang yin huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 Systolic Blood Pressure (kpa) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6.1 Yi qi yang yin huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7 Diastolic blood pressure (kpa) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

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7.1 Yi qi yang yin huo xue

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 7. Herbal medicine plus antihypertensive medication versus antihypertensive medication alone
Comparison 8. Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet)

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Normalisation of fasting blood glucose at trial completion (n) Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

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1.1 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2 Incidence of diabetes (n) Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

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2.1 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 Fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

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3.1 06 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4 2hr fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) [ after oral glucose tolerance test] Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

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4.1 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 Total cholesterol (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

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5.1 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 Trigylcerides (mmol/L) Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

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6.1 Jinqi Jiangtang tablet

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 8. Herbal medicine versus basic education (diabetes pamphlet)