Hyperosmolar Syndrome
Natural treatments can provide substantial results in addressing diabetes, but it is helpful to have realistic expectations in treating diabetes with acupuncture and herbs. In order to manage this condition naturally, it is essential for people with diabetes to make healthy lifestyle choices in diet, exercise, and other health habits.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been used to treat diabetes for over 2000 years. A patient with 'Xiao Ke' or 'wasting and thirsting disease' (the Traditional Chinese Medical term for diabetes) is discussed in detail in the Nei Jing, a classic Chinese Medical book written about 2,500 years ago. The patient is described as having symptoms of excessive hunger and thirst, frequent urination and rapid weight loss; all symptoms of diabetes.

According to Traditional Chinese medicine, diabetes is caused by an imbalance of the cyclical flow of Qi within the meridians and organ systems. This particular imbalance produces heat that depletes the body's fluids and Qi causing symptoms such as:
-- excessive thirst
-- excessive urination 
-- excessive eating 
-- poor wound healing
-- infections
-- irritability
-- blurry vision
-- fatigue
-- lethargy
-- unexplained weight loss

When treating diabetes, Chinese medicine can assist the body to regain its normal healthy functioning. Pre-diabetic conditions can often be fully reversed, while type 2 diabetics have a chance of reversing their condition when caught early on. Those who have chronic type 2 diabetes or type 1 diabetes can find that acupuncture and herbs help to moderate blood sugar levels and help to provide an improved quality of life. Additionally, acupuncture is effective in addressing nerve pain and poor circulation due to advanced diabetes.

In treating diabetes, Chinese medicine offers a way to address each patient individually to eliminate the symptoms associated with diabetes and possibly reduce the need for insulin. A Chinese medical practitioner may choose to use a variety of techniques during treatment including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, bodywork, lifestyle/dietary recommendations and energetic exercises. The treatment for diabetes will focus on regulating the circulation of Blood and Qi and balancing the organ systems to improve pancreatic function and address internal heat and the depletion of fluids.