Reporter Wang Xiaomeng Correspondent Zhao Meiguan Tianxing
On April 20, 2022, Grandma Chen came to the operation office of Jinan Central Hospital in high spirits, holding a The thick thank you letters must express our gratitude to Director Wu Qingbo to the hospital. Who would have thought that this radiant old man in front of him was suffering and depressed due to illness more than half a year ago, and he almost felt that he had reached the end of his life.
Recalling the day on July 2, 2021, the nearly 70-year-old grandma Chen felt that it was An important turning point in her physical recovery. That day, she went to the Acupuncture and Massage Department of Jinan Central Hospital to find Director Wu Qingbo because of headache and chest tightness. Unexpectedly, this visit not only cured her headache and chest tightness, but also significantly relieved her chronic illness and pain for many years.
Director Wu Qingbo recalled the first sight of seeing Grandma Chen. The old man, who was about 1.6 meters tall, looked very thin, with a dark complexion and a depressed expression. After consultation, we learned that Grandma Chen had a history of renal insufficiency and diabetes for four or five years, and was suffering from depression due to peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes (day and night electric shock-like pain in the calf and sole of the foot); due to renal insufficiency, protein was lost rapidly , decreased resistance, fatigue, unable to eat, vomited after eating, unable to take supplements, and had to be hospitalized on a regular basis to drip protein, feeling that there was no hope in life.
Director Wu told Grandma Chen that through acupuncture, the symptoms of headache and chest tightness should be relieved quickly, but it may take two to three months, or even half a year, for the blood sugar to stabilize. As for renal insufficiency, etc. Acupuncture can control the condition and help improve the quality of life.
“Can acupuncture also treat diabetes? I’ve never heard of it.” Grandma Chen was skeptical.
“Yes, many of the patients I have treated have also found that their blood sugar has been controlled while treating other diseases, and they have given feedback to me. This is mainly because acupuncture and moxibustion have changed the body’s functions after physical conditioning. “Director Wu explained patiently.
Grandma Chen didn’t believe that acupuncture could treat diabetes, she just wanted to improve the symptoms of headache and chest tightness. Unexpectedly, acupuncture and moxibustion will relieve the headache and chest tightness, and the symptoms will be completely cured after two or three times. She began to believe Director Wu, and felt that acupuncture could be used to treat diabetes. After all, acupuncture had no side effects.
After more than a month of acupuncture, Grandma Chen felt that her body was lighter, not as tired as before, her sleep was much improved, and her appetite was much better. It happened that it was time to be hospitalized for a review of diabetes. Grandma Chen was pleasantly surprised to find that her blood sugar had returned to normal. According to Grandma Chen’s description: “I drank a bowl of millet porridge that morning and ate a snack. Two hours later, the nurse checked her blood sugar and told her that her blood sugar was 6.5. I also said it was impossible. Is there something wrong with this blood sugar meter? I am average. My blood sugar was around 17 2 hours after the meal. So the nurse changed a different instrument and tried it several times, but it was all below 7!” Grandma Chen suddenly remembered her recent acupuncture to regulate blood sugar, she just gave it a try with suspicion, and It’s only been more than a month, and the blood sugar is normal, which is incredible!
Later, Grandma Chen became a loyal “fan” of Director Wu. She performed acupuncture strictly according to the time. She felt that blood sugar and quality of life were greatly improved. big improvement. Not only the blood sugar stabilized, but also the peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes disappeared. During the treatment, the diet, sleep, weight, complexion, etc. have been greatly improved, and the depression has also suddenly become clear, and I feel that there is hope in life.
Why can acupuncture also treat diabetes? According to Director Wu Qingbo, Chinese medicine theory believes that only when the two aspects of yin and yang of the human body belong to a relatively balanced state, can a person achieve health and not get sick. Acupuncture and moxibustion can adjust the ebb and flow of yin and yang in a person by selecting acupoints and using some manipulations to achieve the relative balance of yin and yang. Diabetes, the symptoms of which are similar to diabetes in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture has the effect of reconciling yin and yang, which can naturally treat diabetes.
In terms of modern medicine, acupuncture can adjust the re-control of insulin by the central nervous system. Acupuncture and moxibustion have a strong stimulation on the peripheral tissues of the human body, which can directly or indirectly promote the utilization and uptake of glucose and the production of liver glycogen, thereby reducing blood sugar. Glucose receptors are sensitive to glucose to stabilize blood sugar.
Due to the different types of diabetes, according to Director Wu Qingbo’s treatment experience, type 2 diabetes can be better treated with acupuncture and even no longer need to use hypoglycemic drugs. As for type 1 diabetes, it can only help to improve its quality of life. Director Wu Qingbo’s team is also constantly researching and exploring.