Patient's question:
My husband has type 2 diabetes and is taking medication, but his condition hasn't improved. A few days ago, a colleague told me about an ancient Chinese medicine that can treat diabetes through acupuncture and has a very good effect. I want to try it for my husband, but I don't know if it is truly effective. Can acupuncture treat diabetes? Can sweet potatoes be eaten by diabetic patients?Doctor's answer:
Acupuncture cannot treat diabetes. Diabetes is usually caused by hereditary factors across generations, immune system disorders, and other issues that lead to pancreatic dysfunction. Clinical manifestations generally include symptoms such as excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination, and excessive weight loss, typically affecting more than three aspects. Currently, there is no definitive treatment for diabetes. It requires long-term management. Generally, oral medications like insulin secretagogues and biguanides are used. The above is advice on diabetes.