Astragalus can be taken with ginseng, ginseng, maitake, yam, etc., but the efficacy of the drug is limited, only auxiliary effect on lowering blood sugar, the specific use of which drugs need to identify the evidence. Diabetes in Chinese medicine is a “thirst disease” category, the identification of most of the qi and yin deficiency and other evidence, astragalus has a qi and blood, the production of fluids, Yang lift the role of traps (lift the body’s yang qi, in order to lift the sunken organs), is the treatment of thirst disease commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, the specific combination of which traditional Chinese medicines, need to be based on the specific symptoms and conditions to judge. 1. accompanied by thirst, dysuria (unruly urination), etc., astragalus can be combined with ginseng, maitake, smallpox pollen, etc. to brew water, which has the effect of clearing heat and generating fluids, benefiting qi and nourishing yin. 2. accompanied by thirst, loose stools (thin and unformed feces), weakness of the limbs, etc., Astragalus can be combined with Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Poriae, Chinese yam, etc., in water, which is beneficial to qi, strengthens the spleen, and generates fluids to quench thirst. Yin deficiency and fire or damp-heat body should not take astragalus, taking improper or excessive may lead to fire, causing dry mouth and throat, heartburn and insomnia. Note: The medication taken in water has limited efficacy and cannot be used to control blood sugar, it can only play an auxiliary role and cannot replace the therapeutic effect of Chinese herbal tonics or proprietary Chinese medicines. If there is any discomfort, please consult a doctor in time for comprehensive treatment under doctor’s guidance.