Effects of stimulating in the cavum concha on glucometabolism in patients with diabetes / 中国针灸
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
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(12): 198-200, 2012.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-230487
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the intervention effect of the auricular stimulator in the cavum concha for diabetes.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Forty-five cases were treated with auricular simulator in the cavum concha for 30 min, once daily for consecutive 3 months. The changes of the fasting plasma glucose (FBG), blood glucose load after 2-hour 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (P2 BG)and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were compared before and after treatment.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The level of the HbA1c was obviously decreased (P < 0.05, P < 0.01), and there were also statistically significant differences in FBG and P2 BG after the treatment (P < 0.05, P < 0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>With the auricular stimulator, the stimulation in the cavum concha is benefit for the improvement of HbA1c of the diabetes.</p>
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Main subject:
Therapeutics
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Glycated Hemoglobin
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Acupuncture, Ear
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Glucose
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Metabolism
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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