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Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter 11.2.6 · Earth Element

Description

A disease of Spleen-pancreas. Fast becoming very common. Eating habits are the primary cause — no breakfast, large evening meals, comfort eating.

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Common Points

P 6 (Area Distal point)GB 20 (Endocrine point)If urinary symptoms: UB 23, K 7

Type 1 — Juvenile-onset

Liv 13, UB 20 (Mu and Shu — Spleen)Sp 2, St 41 (Tonification points)Ren 12, St 21, St 36 (Local and Sea points)Avoid refined carbs, add lentils (proteins), sproutsRegular, moderate exerciseAim to stabilize blood sugar with insulin

Type 2 — Adult-onset

UB 20 (Shu — Spleen)Sp 1, St 36 (Tonify Yang)Ren 12 moxaReduce carbs as much as possibleAnimal proteins, vegetables, potatoes with skin, moderate exerciseAim to improve function without medication

Treatment Schedule

Ongoing treatment. Stomach best time 7-9 AM; Spleen 9-11 AM — eat best meal at breakfast.

Point Prescription Builder

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Energy State

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Suggested Prescription

Sp 2Liv 13UB 20

Rationale

• Tonification (Mother) point — tonifies 90% house energy of Spleen.

• Mu-Front point — tonifies cooling/calming Yin of Spleen.

• Back-Shu point — tonifies functional Yang of Spleen.

• Influential point: GB 39 (Marrow/nerve) — treats related tissue group.

Educational use only. Point prescriptions should only be applied by licensed practitioners.