Effects of stimulating in the cavum concha on glucometabolism in patients with diabetes.
- Author:
Yan-Li JU
1
;
Miao-Ling CHEN
;
Li WANG
;
Wei LAN
;
Xu CHI
;
Jian-Xin LIU
;
Hong-Lei ZHANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture, Ear; Adult; Aged; Diabetes Mellitus; metabolism; therapy; Female; Glucose; metabolism; Glycated Hemoglobin A; metabolism; Humans; Male; Middle Aged
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2012;32(3):198-200
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the intervention effect of the auricular stimulator in the cavum concha for diabetes.
METHODSForty-five cases were treated with auricular simulator in the cavum concha for 30 min, once daily for consecutive 3 months. The changes of the fasting plasma glucose (FBG), blood glucose load after 2-hour 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (P2 BG)and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were compared before and after treatment.
RESULTSThe level of the HbA1c was obviously decreased (P < 0.05, P < 0.01), and there were also statistically significant differences in FBG and P2 BG after the treatment (P < 0.05, P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONWith the auricular stimulator, the stimulation in the cavum concha is benefit for the improvement of HbA1c of the diabetes.
