A pilot study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism investigates how acupuncture affects insulin sensitivity in overweight individuals.

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RESEARCH

Acupuncture May Reduce Insulin Doses in Overweight Insulin-Treated Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism published a randomized crossover pilot trial exploring acupuncture's insulin-sensitizing effects in overweight patients with Type 2 diabetes. Over a 3-month protocol, acupuncture was associated with a clinically significant mean reduction of 5.3 IU in total daily insulin compared to a sham intervention. Researchers noted this reduction is comparable to the effect of adding metformin to insulin therapy, strongly supporting acupuncture as a promising adjunctive treatment for improving insulin sensitivity.

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Patient-friendly: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism published a study showing that acupuncture may help overweight individuals with Type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. Researchers found that a three-month course of acupuncture safely improved how the body uses insulin, allowing patients to successfully lower their daily insulin doses while maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

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