Patient's question:
My father has had diabetes for a long time. Recently, he said he feels weak all over and has lower back pain. Can diabetes be treated with moxibustion?Doctor's answer:
Moxibustion is a gentle health care method suitable for people of all ages and genders. However, people with diabetes may not be suitable for moxibustion. The skin of diabetic patients is prone to suppuration. If the skin is accidentally burned during the moxibustion process, it may lead to skin suppuration. In traditional Chinese medicine, moxibustion consumes Jing blood during the process. Therefore, it is contraindicated during high fever, fainting, convulsions, or when the body is extremely weak, emaciated, or during a woman's menstrual period.