Therapeutic effects of acupuncture on obesity and HbA1c

Tür, Feriyde Çalışkan; Aksay, Ersin; Kılıç, Turgay Yılmaz; Temizyürek, Zeynep

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2014.12.002

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“…The positive effects of acupuncture have been reported in treating various conditions [ 60 , 63 , 88 , 89 , 90 , 91 , 92 , 93 , 94 , 95 , 96 , 97 , 98 , 99 , 100 , 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 , 105 , 106 , 107 , 108 , 109 , 110 , 111 , 112 ]. Indeed, the WHO published in 2002 a detailed review and analysis of randomized controlled trials formally published throughout 1998 (and early 1999) in which acupuncture was proven to be an effective treatment [ 113 ].…”

Section: Acupuncture Moxibustion and Cuppingmentioning

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Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapeutics: An Overview of the Basics and Clinical Applications

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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a systematic healthcare system developed from clinical experience based on a scientific model of regulation. TCM relies on unique theories and practices to treat diseases and enhance health. These practices include Chinese herbal medicine and dietetics, acupuncture and moxibustion, and other non-medication therapies such as Chinese bodywork or manual therapy, known as “Tuina”, and traditional biofeedback exercises, known as “Qigong” and “Taijiquan”. The integration of TCM in Western health systems and research requires a rational communicable theory, scientific proof of efficacy and safety, and quality control measures. Understanding the structural concepts of the TCM language makes possible the parallelism to Western physiology, and the inherent rational use of the reflex therapeutic systems, anti-inflammatory mechanisms and mental training involved, for example, in acupuncture and “Qigong”. The results of TCM clinical trials and fundamental research on its nature and mechanisms have encouraged the development and application of well-designed research strategies such as double blinding in acupucture to overcome limitations and resistances in integrating these practices into the existing biomedical paradigms of the West. This review aims to overview some TCM theoretical concepts and the evidence-based clinical application of TCM’s leading practices to create an easy-to-consult and condensed source of information, available for the healthcare community, facilitating the understanding and communication between conventional health professionals and TCM practitioners and acupuncturists.

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“…In the past 20 years, several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted on the effectiveness of acupuncture on diabetes mellitus and its complications [19][20][21]. It has been demonstrated that acupuncture may improve insulin sensitivity [18,22] and c-peptide levels through effective treatment against metabolic disturbances such as hyperglycaemia [21,23,24], overweight [24,25], inflammation [26], while improving lipid metabolism [27]. Equally, systematic reviews have also confirmed the benefits of acupuncture in patients with diabetes mellitus [28][29][30].…”

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Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in type 2 diabetic: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Cheok,

Mohd Shariff,

Chan

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Introduction The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide. The literature suggests that acupuncture is a possible complementary therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy on homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Materials and methods This randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, and parallel design trial will be carried out in a public university teaching hospitals in Malaysia. Eligible type 2 diabetes mellitus subjects will be randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture (n = 30) or a placebo (n = 30). The intervention is carried out using press needle or press placebo on abdomen area (10 sessions of treatment). Both groups will continue with their routine diabetes care. Primary outcome of HOMA-IR will be measured at the time of recruitment (-week 0), and after completion of 10 sessions (week 7) of the treatment. Additionally, secondary outcome of HRQoL will be measured at the time of recruitment (-week 0), after completion of 5 sessions (week 3/4), and 10 sessions (week 7) of the treatment. Any adverse event will be recorded at every visit. Discussion The findings of this study will provide important clinical evidence for the effect of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy on HOMA-IR, adiposity and HRQoL of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Trial registration number NCT04829045.

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European Journal of Integrative Medicine

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Therapeutic effects of acupuncture on obesity and HbA1c

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References 37 publications

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapeutics: An Overview of the Basics and Clinical Applications

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapeutics: An Overview of the Basics and Clinical Applications

Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in type 2 diabetic: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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