Ranggu acupoint can play a certain role in assisting the treatment of diabetes.
Diabetes belongs to the category of Chinese medicine thirst disease, thirst is characterized by excessive drinking, eating, urination, emaciation, or urine with a sweet taste, the main mechanism of thirst lies in the loss of yin and fluid in the triple jiao, and the dryness and heat are prevalent. Ranggu is a Xing point, “difficult classic” said: “Xing main body heat”, so take Xing point to remove dry heat, Ranggu point can be used for acupuncture to assist in the treatment of thirst, and then have a certain effect of lowering sugar.
Rangu point is located in the foot under the foot navicular bone, is the foot less yin kidney meridian Xing point, can be used for the treatment of thirst, or treatment of menstrual irregularities, vaginal itching and other gynecological diseases, but also can be used to treat urinary incontinence (urine), spermatorrhea, and other genitourinary system disorders.
In addition to the Rangu point, people with thirst can also needle the Stomach Yu, Kidney Yu, Sanyinjiao, Taixi and other acupuncture points, but it must be carried out under the operation of professionals.
It is important to note that if the person suffering from thirst is seriously ill and has a long history of illness, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s prescription of medication and pay attention to daily dietary regulation.