TCM does not directly treat impaired glucose tolerance, but it can relieve the patient’s symptoms of fatigue, dry mouth, dysphoria, and depression, and it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions for medication. Impaired glucose tolerance belongs to pre-diabetes, which may further develop into diabetes, and belongs to the category of consuming thirst in Chinese medicine. It mainly lies in the loss of yin and fluids, and dryness and heat are prevalent. If the patient has symptoms of deficiency of qi and yin such as fatigue, dry mouth, dysphoria, mental depression, etc., the patient can take Seven-flavored Atractylodes Macrocephalae to benefit qi and strengthen the spleen, and to promote the production of fluid to quench thirst. The formula consists of Codonopsis pilosula, Poria, Atractylodes macrocephala, Huo Xiang, Mucuna pruriens, Licorice, Pueraria lobata. Adverse effects and contraindications of the drug are not known. Patients with impaired glucose tolerance should focus on adjusting their lifestyles, controlling diet and exercising appropriately, together with medication to relieve symptoms. If there is a need for medication, it is recommended that it be used under the guidance of a professional physician to identify the symptoms, and not blindly self-medication.