Type 2 diabetes belongs to the category of “thirst-quenching” in traditional Chinese medicine, and there are many kinds of proprietary Chinese medicines for treating this disease, such as Radix Astragali Hypoglycemic Tablets, Glucose Reducing Tablets, Jinlida Granules, etc., which should be used under the guidance of professional doctors. 1. Radix Astragali Hypoglycemic Tablets: It has the effect of benefiting qi and nourishing yin (tonifying qi and yin), nourishing the spleen and tonifying the kidney. It is mainly used for the treatment of thirst and is used for the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus. The adverse effects of this drug are not clear. It is contraindicated for those with solid heat syndrome, and can be taken after the solid heat syndrome has subsided. 2. Hypoglycemic and Vascular Tablets: It is effective in benefiting qi and nourishing yin, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis (promoting blood circulation and eliminating blood stasis in the body), and activating meridians and collaterals. It is used for thirst caused by deficiency of qi and yin, blood stasis and obstruction of collaterals, with symptoms such as polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, emaciation and weakness. Type II diabetes mellitus with the above symptoms can be treated with this drug. The adverse effects and contraindications of this drug are not clear. Blood glucose should be rechecked regularly during the period of taking the medicine. 3. Jinlida Granules: It has the effect of benefiting qi and nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen and transporting fluids. It is used for type II diabetes mellitus with deficiency of both qi and yin (deficiency of both qi and yin), which is characterized by excessive thirst, excessive drinking, and hunger (excessive appetite, eating a lot, but feeling hungry soon after eating). Adverse reactions and contraindications of Jinlida Granules are not clear. Pregnant women should be cautious. Avoid eating fatty, sweet, thick, greasy food during the period of taking the medicine, and also regularly review the blood sugar. In addition to the above three kinds of drugs, there are also other Chinese patent medicines that can treat type 2 diabetes, which can be used according to the patient’s specific condition. All of the above proprietary Chinese medicines should be used by professional Chinese medicine practitioners after diagnosis, and should not be used blindly on their own, so as not to cause adverse reactions.