Adjuvant Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus is a condition in which there is faulty carbohydrate metabolism, mainly due to a lack of insulin. The main symptoms are such as polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia.

Diabetes Mellitus according to TCM, is caused by deficiency Qi and Yin then circulation of blood stagnation, to much sweet food intake, hiperaktivitas Yang.
Acupuncture treatment is adjuvant treatment for Diabetes Mellitus patient because it can support Qi and blood circulation clear and then Yin and Yang balance.

Prescription Acupuncture for Diabetes Mellitus.


Main Points:

• SP.6 ( San Yi Jiao)
• ST.36 (Zusanli)
• BL.23 (Senshu)

Add this points according to symptoms:
Thirst:

• LU.11 (Shaoshang)
• LU.10 (Yuji)
• BL.17 (Geshu)

Over eat:

• BL.21 (Weishu)
• CV.12 (Chongwan)

Frequent micturition

• CV.4 (Guanyuan)
• KI.7 (Fuliu)
• KI.5 (Shuiquan)

Causal therapy if attack the organ (apply Yuan and Shu point):
Lung: LU.9 (Tay Yuan), BL.13 (Fei Shu)
Spleen: SP.3 ( Tay Bai), BL.20 (Bi Shu)
Kidney: KI.3 (Tay Xu), BL.23 (Shen Shu)
Liver: LR.3 (Tay Chong), BL.18 (Gan Shu)

Note:
Acupuncture is a adjuvant treatment. Drugs should be given in order to achieve more effective results.

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