The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment and a Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Patients with Obesity and Elevated Blood Glucose: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Objective: This study evaluates the effects of Korean medicine combined with a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) on weight loss and glycemic control in patients with elevated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c≥5.7%) from Daeat Korean Medicine Clinics (Seoul, Incheon Bupyeong). Methods: Among 1,5...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Effects of Socheongryong-tang on Blood Glucose Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Undergoing Standard Treatment: A Retrospective Study
Objective: This study retrospectively investigated the effects of the Korean medicine Socheongryong-tang (小青龍湯) on blood glucose levels and its overall safety for patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: The clinical records of 41 patients (age≥19 years) who continuousl...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Effect of Korean Medicine on Medical Expenses and Quality of Life in Elderly People: A Retrospective Study of Korean Health Panel Survey Data
Objectives: This study examined the impact of Korean medicine and herbal medication on mortality rates, medical expenses, and quality of life among Korea’s elderly population. Methods: Data from the Korean Health Panel Survey allowed examination of the impact of herbal medicat...