Diarrhea Management: Herbal Remedies and Their Role in Nutritional Support for Diabetics

Kibibi Wairimu H.

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Diarrhea and diabetes mellitus (DM) are significant global health concerns that often intersect, especially in individuals with compromised immune and metabolic systems. This paper examines the use of herbal remedies for the management of diarrhea, with an emphasis on their dual role in providing nutritional and metabolic support for individuals with diabetes. Given the risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance posed by diarrhea, particularly in diabetic patients, there is a growing interest in traditional plant-based treatments that offer both antidiarrheal effects and glycemic regulation. This study categorizes types and causes of diarrhea, examines its impact on diabetics, and investigates herbal remedies traditionally used in ethnomedicine. It further evaluates their integration into modern diabetes care, highlighting potential synergistic effects when combined with conventional therapies. Through a series of case studies and literature-based analyses, the research provides insight into the efficacy, safety, and practical challenges of using herbal remedies in managing gastrointestinal symptoms while supporting metabolic health in diabetic patients.

Keywords: Diarrhea, Diabetes Mellitus, Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Support, Antidiarrheal Plants, Traditional Remedies, Glycemic Control.

CITE AS: Kibibi Wairimu H. (2025). Diarrhea Management: Herbal Remedies and Their Role in Nutritional Support for Diabetics. Research Output Journal of Public Health and Medicine 5(2):1-8. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJPHM/2025/521800