Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Eastwood
Josephine is a registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbal medicine practitioner based in Lane Cove and Frenchs Forest. If you're willing and able to travel from Eastwood to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Acupuncture is used as a complementary approach in diabetes management, supporting blood sugar regulation, reducing neuropathy symptoms, and addressing the fatigue and thirst common in diabetes. TCM has described diabetes-like symptoms for millennia under the term "Xiao Ke" (wasting and thirsting syndrome), categorised by upper, middle, and lower Jiao involvement affecting the Lung, Stomach, and Kidney systems respectively.
Key acupuncture points for diabetes support include SP6 (Sanyinjiao) and ST36 (Zusanli) to strengthen the Spleen's role in transforming and transporting nutrients, BL20 (Pishu) and BL23 (Shenshu) as Back-Shu points for the Spleen and Kidney, and CV12 (Zhongwan) for digestive regulation. Extra point Yishu (located near BL20) is a modern point specifically used for diabetes support. Research has shown acupuncture may improve insulin sensitivity and reduce HbA1c levels when combined with standard medical management.
Those managing type 2 diabetes can integrate acupuncture with medication, dietary management, and exercise as part of a comprehensive approach to blood sugar control and complication prevention.
Some research suggests acupuncture may help improve insulin sensitivity and modestly reduce blood glucose levels when used alongside standard diabetes treatment. It is not a replacement for medication, diet, or exercise but may provide additional metabolic support. Blood sugar should continue to be monitored regularly.
Acupuncture can help manage diabetic peripheral neuropathy by improving nerve conduction, increasing local blood flow to extremities, and reducing pain. Points on the hands and feet (Ba Feng, Ba Xie) along with LV3 and KI3 are commonly used. Electroacupuncture may provide additional nerve stimulation benefits.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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