Hyperglycemia is an important finding in the diabetic patient with poor glycemic control. There are several possible causes of hyperglycemic. Here, the author presents an interesting case study on a female diabetic patient presenting with hyperglycemic due to intake of crude tamarind herbal pill. General practitioner should realize that the use of alternative medicine can be a cause of unexplained hyperglycemic episode in diabetic patient.
Diabetes Mellitus ; Humans ; Hyperglycemia ; chemically induced ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Plant Extracts ; adverse effects ; Tamarindus ; chemistry