There are nine acupuncture points that are very helpful for the diabetes patients. Here they are:
St 36: (足三里、Zusanli) One of the most important point. It's on the front of the leg, one hand width (four fingers) below the outside hole of kneecap. In the depression between the shinbone and the leg muscle. It is used to treat all kinds of digestive problems, stomache, acid-refluc, high blood pressure, improve immune system, improve cardiovascular system and much much more! Please see the picture on the right.
Sp 6: (三陰交, Sanyinjiao) On the medial lower leg, four-finger width above the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia. Or one hand width from your inner ankle, right on the edge of the tibia. The point is used to treat all reproductive organ related problems, PMS, menopause, impotence, poor rest, insomina, skin problem and much more.
K7: (復溜, Fuliu) Very close to Sp 6, about one inch lower than Sp6 and is halfway between the Achilles-tendon and the side of the ankle-bone (tibia). It helps to benefit chronic asthma, fatigue, increases general health,insomnia, enhances sexuality, lower back pain, restore Immune system and reproductive system.
Sp4: (公孫, Gongsun) One inch after the 1st toe joint, beside the 1st metatarsal. It's used for stomachache, vomiting, digestive disorder, gas in colon, pain in lower abdomen, chest pain, diarrhea, edema, insomnia and more.
P6: (內關, Naiguan) 2 inches up to wrist bracelet and the point is between 2 tendons. A great point for cardiovascular problems, chest pain, palpitation, stomachache, vomiting, insomnia, epilepsy, dizziness from depression, stroke, wheezing, paralysis, migraine, fever, pain in arm or elbow.
Li 4: (合谷, Hegu) On the hand between the thumb and index finger. The point lies on the finger-side of the flesh between the bones of the thumb and index finger. It used a lot for the pain anywhere in the body, especially in the head. Also used to calm the spirit, high blood pressure...
Lv 3: (太衝, Taichong) Between the metatarsal bones of the 1st and 2nd toes, 2 inches behind the margin of the web. The point is used a lot combined with Li 4 to calm the patient down, reduce anxiety, for the general wellness, high blood pressure, headache and much more.
K 1: (湧泉, Yongchun) On the sole of the foot, at a point one-third of the distance from the base of the 2nd toe to the back of the heel, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. The point is used for shock, sunstroke, hypertension, convulsion, epilepsy, spasm of toes and the reproductice system..
R 4: (關元, Guanyuan) On the midline of the abdomen, 3 body-inches below the umbilicus. A wonderful tonify point to strength the body, problems of the lower abdomen (e.g., pain, distention, diarrhea); gynecological problems; general weakness and long life.
