Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among Adults with Diabetes in Muscat Region, Oman.

Objectives: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for diabetes mellitus is becoming increasingly popular; however, little is known about the prevalence of CAM use in patients with diabetes mellitus in Oman. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of use of CAM among diabetic patients in Muscat region, Oman, and to determine the types of CAM used as well as to identify the demographic features influencing the use of CAM.

Methods: The study was performed from May to August 2009 on diabetic patients from 4 health centres in Muscat region.