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CAM supplements of botanical origin have been used to treat diabetes for many centuries. Although some products were once common only in certain parts of the world, their use has now become more mainstream. Many of the products originated in Asia and India and with time have been adopted in Europe and other parts of the Western world. Interest in the use of these substances has increased, and many have been evaluated in studies. This chapter will provide an overview of many of the botanical products used to treat diabetes. Table 1 (on page 75) provides a brief summary of the information in this section.