(273) Q & A: Diabetes

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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