{"id":20360,"date":"2026-07-31T10:32:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/sessions\/general-practitioners-views-on-evidence-based-hypoglycaemic-spices-and-foods-in-type-2-diabetes-management-a-cross-sectional-study\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:32:47","slug":"general-practitioners-views-on-evidence-based-hypoglycaemic-spices-and-foods-in-type-2-diabetes-management-a-cross-sectional-study","status":"publish","type":"wsa_session","link":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/sessions\/general-practitioners-views-on-evidence-based-hypoglycaemic-spices-and-foods-in-type-2-diabetes-management-a-cross-sectional-study\/","title":{"rendered":"General practitioners\u2019 views on evidence-based hypoglycaemic spices and foods in type 2 diabetes management: a cross-sectional study"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) frequently use herbal remedies, yet general practitioners\u2019 (GPs) views on such practices remain divided. Several spices and foods, such as ginger, Aloe vera, psyllium fibre, and fenugreek seeds, possess hypoglycaemic properties. Some have demonstrated effects comparable to oral hypoglycaemic drugs, but their use for such purpose is uncommon in high income countries.This study aimed to explore the perspectives of GPs in a European country, regarding the use of evidence-based hypoglycaemic spices and foods in the management of patients with T2D. Specifically, it sought to describe the acceptability of recommending such products and to examine associations between GP experience and prior knowledge and acceptability.In 2023, an anonymous 22-item questionnaire, including eight items based on the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability, was sent to all GPs in our region to explore their opinions on hypoglycaemic spices and foods and their views on recommending such dietary options to patients. Questionnaires were provided either in electronic or paper formats. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise GP responses, and logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the association between GPs\u2019 professional experience and prior knowledge of these foods, and general acceptability, adjusting for gender.A total of 207 of 570 GPs participated. While 53.1% of GPs were unfamiliar with hypoglycaemic spices and foods, most (84.3%) found their use generally acceptable, despite concerns about their efficacy (41.3%) and mechanisms of action (31.7%). Being more junior and having prior knowledge of hypoglycaemic foods was associated with higher acceptability.Although most GPs had no prior knowledge about the use of hypoglycaemic foods in T2D management, and some expressed concerns about their efficacy, most were willing to discuss the use of such foods with their patients, indicating a favourable attitude toward engaging with these approaches in primary care.These results provide useful insights into GPs\u2019 perspectives and support the development of approaches using spices and hypoglycaemic foods in the management of T2D in European primary care, reflecting a favourable level of acceptability among GPs. Strengthening GP understanding of these interventions and confidence in their use may support their adoption in practice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-20360","wsa_session","type-wsa_session","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsa_session\/20360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsa_session"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wsa_session"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}