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Chinese medicine treats diabetes, what are the key points used to assist with diabetes treatments?
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Acupuncture is effective at controlling blood sugar levels, reducing appetite and thirst, improving blood flow and circulation, and preserving nerve function. There are 20 commonly used acupuncture points that help to control blood sugar levels.
Acupuncture is an excellent treatment for assisting younger people more recently diagnosed with diabetes in controlling blood sugar levels. Acupuncture can help to manage cholesterol levels which reduce the cardiovascular complications of Diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy can be managed with acupuncture.
Acupuncture treatments for diabetics are usually on-going and used long-term to manage symptoms of diabetes. Treatments are recommended 1-2 times per week in relation to blood sugar levels and symptoms. Acupuncture is usually combined with herbal remedies for best results.
Instructions:
Acupuncture Points: You can use acupressure on yourself at home to assist with diabetes treatments. All bladder channel points are helpful.
To assist Kidney/Adrenal organ systems
Acupuncture points: Kidney 3 and 6
To assist Stomach and Pancreas organ systems
Acupuncture points: Spleen 6, Spleen 9 and Stomach 36