The effects of auricular acupuncture on vascular parameters on the risk factors for diabetic foot: A randomized clinical trial.

Author: Bacelar de AssisBianca, Carvalho BorgesJuliana Bassalobre, Elisama de OliveiraPaloma, Fabio Cabral Pereira, IunesDenise Hollanda, Machado ChiancaTânia Couto, Mariana Fulanetti Costa, Silva Vilela TerraAndréia Maria, Zatiti BrasileiroThaila Oliveira, de Castro MouraCaroline, de Cássia Lopes ChavesErika, de SousaLigia

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effects of auricular acupuncture on vascular parameters on the risk factors for Diabetic Foot. METHODS: Randomized and masked clinical trial. The sample was composed of 44 individuals with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and they were randomly assigned to two groups: i...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101442

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Auricular Acupuncture: A Potential Intervention for Diabetic Foot Risk Factors

The field of [diabetic foot management] is constantly seeking new approaches to address the [risk factors] associated with this debilitating complication. This randomized clinical trial investigates the [effects of auricular acupuncture] on [vascular parameters] in individuals with [type 2 diabetes mellitus]. The researchers aimed to evaluate the potential of auricular acupuncture as an intervention to [improve circulation and reduce the risk of diabetic foot] in this patient population.

Auricular Acupuncture Shows Promise for Improving Circulation

The study results suggest that [auricular acupuncture] may have a beneficial effect on [vascular parameters] in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The researchers found [significant improvements in ankle-brachial index (ABI) and plantar temperature] after receiving auricular acupuncture treatment. This suggests that the technique may help to [improve blood flow and reduce the risk of diabetic foot]. It's like opening up a new channel in the desert, allowing for easier access and a greater flow of resources.

The Potential of Auricular Acupuncture in Diabetic Foot Management

This study provides encouraging evidence for the [potential role of auricular acupuncture] in [diabetic foot management]. The findings suggest that [auricular acupuncture] may be a [safe and effective intervention] for improving [circulation and reducing the risk of diabetic foot] in individuals with type 2 diabetes. This study is a testament to the power of [complementary and alternative medicine] in addressing complex medical conditions.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This randomized clinical trial provides promising evidence for the use of [auricular acupuncture] as a [complementary therapy] for [diabetic foot management]. The study's findings suggest that [auricular acupuncture] may improve [circulation and reduce risk factors] associated with diabetic foot, offering a potential avenue for enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2021-08-03
  2. Date Revised 2021-08-03
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Pubmed ID

34265578

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101442

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