Q: Hello,
I would like some help re: 40 y/o man with adult onset diabetes. He has circulation problems and takes insulin shots. He has had it for 3 years... He is wanting to try acupuncture and herbs. Any suggestions? points besides Wei Guan Xia Shu? And herbal formula? Unfortunately, I do not have the Tongue or pulse.
Thank you.
A: With the limited info, please try the following Empirical formula first.
JIA WEI YU YE TANG
Shan Yao 30g
Huang Qi 15g
Zhi Mu 15g
Ji Nei Jin 6g
Ge Gen 5g
Tian Hua Fen 10g
Shan Zhu Yu 15g
AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE FOR DIABETES
UPPER JIAO: Endocrine, LU, Thirst
MIDDLE JIAO: Endocrine, ST, Hunger
LOWER JIAO: Endocrine, UB, KD