Electroacupuncture Combined with A Classic Herbal Formula in The Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Case Report

Abstract

Xiangping Peng and Guanhu Yang

This article presents the case report of a 47-year-old man who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and a high hemoglobin A1C level, 26%. He wanted to be treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbs) to improve his health and decrease his level of blood sugar. The goal of the treatment is to reduce the level of hemoglobin A1C to 7%, as requested by his family doctor.

Outcomes: For 4 months, electroacupuncture was done once a week in combination with the classic herbal formula of Huang-Lian-Jie-Du-Tang which was taken three times a day in the form of tea, the result of which was the patient’s level of hemoglobin A1C dropped from 26% to 7%.

Conclusion: This case shows that electroacupuncture combined with the classic herbal formula HLJDT not only effectively reduces blood sugar and the hemoglobin A1C level, but it also significantly improves the subjective symptoms, helps patients to reduce the doses of medication, and prevents the progression of Type 2 diabetes.

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