Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Prediabetes Management

A review published in the International Journal of General Medicine shows that acupuncture and moxibustion effectively help lower blood sugar levels and improve how the body uses insulin – with clinical protocols targeting the spleen and stomach.

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Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Prediabetes

The International Journal of General Medicine published a review evaluating acupuncture and moxibustion for prediabetes. Clinical evidence demonstrates that targeting acupoints such as BL13, BL20, BL21, BL23, ST36, and SP6 significantly reduces fasting blood glucose, postprandial glucose, and HbA1c levels while improving insulin resistance. These metabolic improvements are partially mediated through neuroendocrine regulation, including vago-islet axis modulation, and traditional principles emphasizing stomach purgation and spleen invigoration to restore metabolic homeostasis.

Dove Press

Patient-friendly: The International Journal of General Medicine published a review exploring how acupuncture can support individuals with prediabetes. The findings suggest that acupuncture and moxibustion effectively help lower blood sugar levels and improve how the body uses insulin. These safe therapies offer a reassuring way to protect long-term metabolic health.

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