complementary alternative medicine therapy(CAM)

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Hello Everyone,

I have a case study of a 20yr old male diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis.

One of the questions I have to answer is, "discuss the use of complimentary alternative medicine therapies with this case study."

My question is:

When we say alternative medicine therapy, does it involve herbal medicines, and relaxation techniques? What else comes under this category?

If herbal medicine is one of them, don't they cause drug interactions?

Can anyone please suggest some websites or sources that can help? I tried but there is no specific info on this.

Also, from what I understand, while writing this we have to consider his lifestyle, and the medications he is on?

I am sorry I have too many questions, but I am having trouble getting started on this. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks a lot!

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CAM as explained to our fundamentals class, includes but is not limited to music therapy, pet therapy, relaxation therapy, massage therapy, yoga, aroma therapy, Reiki, and so on.

HERE

is the national website for CAM and I have pulled it to the page regarding Diabetic patients and CAM. I hope this helps ya.

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Specializes in med-surg.

nurz2be, thanks a lot! I was hoping someone will know.

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You are very welcome!!!!!!!!!

GOOD LUCK on your study

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