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Acupoints for Diabetes Mellitus

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Diabetes MellitusBlood Glucose Dysregulation

CV12Stomach Centre

CV12 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Conception Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中脘 (zhōng wǎn)

🎯 Location: On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid needling over the gravid uterus after the first trimester; where used in pregnancy, needle shallowly and only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Common Cold, Depression

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.jams.2016.08.002 ↗

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Diabetes MellitusHyperglycemia

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below st35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.jams.2016.12.003 ↗

Single-point entry

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Diabetes MellitusHyperglycemia

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below st35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Hot Spots Press Needles for acupressure self-treatment
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1 box for 6 weeks
$20
1 acupoint
Self-Treatment Guide PDF
Complete home treatment manual — $12.99
Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/22799036221106582 ↗

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Diabetes Mellitus:

Diabetes MellitusHyperglycemiaBlood Glucose Dysregulation

Using Acupoints for Diabetes Mellitus

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Diabetes Mellitus
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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