Auricular Acupuncture for Lowering Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study.

IF 0.8 Q4 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Epub Date: 2023-08-14 DOI:10.1089/acu.2023.0022
Joan Boccino
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Abstract

Objective: Although type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major health epidemic, little research on auricular acupuncture for reducing blood glucose levels has been published. In Guatemala, where this study was conducted, the prevalence of T2DM is high and access to care is limited. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if an auricular acupuncture protocol could be a feasible, effective treatment for reducing blood glucose, thus offering another potential accessible treatment.

Materials and methods: Utilizing a self-controlled design approach, 28 participants diagnosed with T2DM were recruited and received 2 weeks of treatment consisting of a set protocol of 5 points in each ear. Pre- and post-treatment surveys were used to assess patients' health status, treatment expectations, and quality of life. Paired t-tests were used to measure pre- to post-treatment glucose levels.

Results: Treatment produced significant reduction in the patients' fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels, averaging 45.35 (n = 19; P = 0.014) and 109.45 points (n = 10; P = 0.008), respectively. Surveys indicated that all participants would be interested in using the treatment again to help manage their blood glucose.

Conclusions: An auricular protocol may provide a low-cost, effective treatment for lowering blood glucose in patients with T2DM. The results of this study are promising, suggesting that further investigation is warranted.

耳针降低 2 型糖尿病患者的血糖:试点研究。
目的:虽然 2 型糖尿病(T2DM)是一种主要的健康流行病,但有关耳针降低血糖水平的研究却鲜有发表。在本研究的开展地危地马拉,T2DM 的发病率很高,而医疗服务却很有限。本试验研究的目的是确定耳针疗法是否是一种可行、有效的降低血糖治疗方法,从而提供另一种潜在的可获得的治疗方法:采用自控设计方法,招募了 28 名被诊断为 T2DM 的参与者,他们接受了为期 2 周的治疗,治疗方案包括在两只耳朵上各针刺 5 个穴位。治疗前和治疗后的调查用于评估患者的健康状况、治疗期望和生活质量。采用配对 t 检验来测量治疗前和治疗后的血糖水平:治疗后,患者的空腹血糖和餐后血糖水平明显下降,分别为 45.35(n=19;P=0.014)和 109.45(n=10;P=0.008)点。调查显示,所有参与者都有兴趣再次使用该疗法帮助控制血糖:结论:耳穴疗法可为 T2DM 患者提供低成本、有效的降血糖治疗。这项研究的结果很有希望,表明有必要进行进一步研究。
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Medical Acupuncture
Medical Acupuncture INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-
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