Discussion on clinical research thinking of insulin resistance and its related di-seases treated with acupuncture and moxibustion.
- Author:
Feng-Xia LIANG
1
;
Rui CHEN
;
Hua WANG
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Orthopedics, Hubei University of CM, Wuhan 430061, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Biomedical Research;
Humans;
Insulin Resistance;
Moxibustion
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2012;32(7):639-643
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
According to the analysis of current clinical research situation on insulin resistance and its related diseases: obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) treated with acupuncture and moxibustion, some clinical research thinking are proposed: based on national, international acupuncture-moxibustion standard, setting a normalized clinical research programme in accordance with the clinical practice; addressing effective acupoints combination and prescription, emphasizing the role played by vital qi strengthening in the treatment of insulin resistance and its related diseases; taking advantage of acupuncture and moxibustion in treatment apportunity, that is to say , mainly focus on prevention; setting proper control group, grasping the theoretical and clinical characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion. In this way, some reference could be provided for insulin resistance and its related diseases treated with acupuncture and moxibustion.
