Diabetes

Managing diabetes requires ongoing attention to blood sugar regulation, metabolic health, and the prevention of complications. Acupuncture can serve as a complementary therapy alongside conventional diabetes management, helping to improve insulin sensitivity, support pancreatic function, and address the secondary symptoms that affect quality of life — such as fatigue, neuropathy, poor circulation, and slow wound healing.

Research has shown that acupuncture may help reduce blood sugar levels and promote healthy weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients. Studies have concluded that acupuncture combined with routine medical care is more effective than routine care alone in improving blood chemistry markers and metabolic function. Acupuncture's ability to regulate the nervous system and reduce inflammation plays a role in these benefits. ^src

In TCM, diabetes is understood as a Yin deficiency condition — often involving the Lung, Stomach, and Kidney systems — characterised by internal heat and the depletion of body fluids. Treatment aims to nourish Yin, clear excess heat, and restore balance to the organs involved in fluid metabolism and blood sugar regulation. Points are selected based on your individual symptom pattern and may change as your condition evolves.

Josephine works alongside your existing medical team and does not recommend altering diabetes medication without your doctor's guidance. Acupuncture sessions are typically weekly, with dietary recommendations based on TCM principles that align well with modern diabetes nutrition advice — emphasising whole foods, balanced meals, and avoiding excessive sugar and processed carbohydrates.