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Clinical observation on 34 cases of diabetic gastroparesis treated by acupuncture

Yi Zhang

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Objective To observe therapeutic effects of acupuncture therapy and Taiweimei on diabetic gastroparesis (DGP). Methods Acupuncture was given at main points, Neiguan (PC 6), Zhongwan (CV 12), Liangmen (ST 21), Zusanli (ST 36), Ganshu (BL 18), Pishu (BL 20) and Weishu (BL 21), twice each day, 30 days constituting one therapeutic course in the acupuncture group; and Taiweimei was administrated in the control group, once daily, 800 mg once. Improvement of symptoms and therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups. Results The acupuncture group in the improvement of symptoms and the therapeutic effect were superior to the control group. Conclusion Acupuncture therapy can significantly increase therapeutic effect on DGP.

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Key concepts: Zusanli, Acupuncture, Medicine, Therapeutic effect, Gastroparesis, Internal medicine, Acupuncture therapy, Diabetes mellitus