Effect of Electroacupuncture on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes: A protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract

Review question / Objective: It has been unclear whether electoacupuncture therapy improves clinical outcomes in type 2 diabetic patients. This study aimed to summarize and assess the effect of electroacupuncture as supplemental method to treat type 2 diabetes patients from clinical trials and provide more options on fasting plasma glucose (FPG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting insulin, and lipid profile for clinicians and patients to treat obese type 2 diabetes. Condition being studied: Obese type 2 diabetes. Language is limited to Chinese and English. Clinical randomized controlled INPLASY 1

A case report of effective treatment of diabetic foot with the integration of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine

“…For several years, acupuncture has been paid more and more attention as an adjuvant therapy for diabetic foot, which can reduce blood viscosity, increase arterial perfusion and improve the functional status of lower limb vessels in diabetic foot patients to some extent [ 15 ]. We selected bilateral Quchi and Tsusanli for electrical stimulation, which can increase metabolism and promote circulation of Qi and blood [ 16 ]. This case proves that, based on the treatment of western medicine such as blood glucose control, lipid regulation, plaque stabilization, and anti-inflammation, adding Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture can not only improve the patient's glucolipid metabolism, but also effectively improve the circulation in the lower limbs and increase collateral blood vessels.…”