Diabetes is a comprehensive syndrome characterized by glucose metabolism disorders and endocrine disorders, leading to systemic metabolic disorders and significantly impacting the health of patients. Acupressure, as a traditional Chinese medicine treatment method, also has certain effects on relieving symptoms of diabetes. So where is the best place for diabetes massage?
Massage Therapy for the Navel:
Massage Method: Before going to bed every night, use the index fingers of both hands to slowly massage the navel. Start by massaging in a clockwise direction for 300 rounds, and then massage in a counterclockwise direction for 300 rounds, each time for 20 minutes.
Efficacy: Regular massage can prevent and assist in the treatment of diabetes.
Massage Therapy for Acupoints:
The main acupoints for massage are Gastrocnemius, Kidney, Zusanli, Qihai, Guanyuan, and Zhongwan.
Massage Method: The patient lies prone on the bed, and family members massage the Gastrocnemius and Kidney acupoints in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions for 100 rounds. Then, let the patient lie supine and self-massage or have someone else massage the remaining acupoints in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions for 100 rounds.
Efficacy: It is recommended to massage three times a day. Persistently massaging the above acupoints can prevent and assist in the treatment of diabetes, as well as improve kidney function, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and aid digestion.
Abdominal Massage Therapy:
Abdominal massage therapy is a self-massage technique that does not require assistance from others. It mainly focuses on regular and specific massages of the abdomen.
Massage Method: Place both hands on top of each other, with the navel as the center. Slowly and evenly massage clockwise in a gradually increasing manner for 36 rounds, with the largest round reaching the edge of the abdomen. Then, massage counterclockwise in a gradually decreasing manner for 36 rounds. Repeat this process twice a day, with each session consisting of six continuous massages.
Efficacy: Mainly used for diabetic patients with indigestion, poor appetite, and dry stool.
Kidney Area Massage Therapy:
Massage Method: Sit on the bed every morning and before bedtime. Place the palms of both hands on the Kidney acupoints, and rotate the hands clockwise and counterclockwise, up and down, left and right, for more than 100 times.
This method focuses on massaging the kidney area, promoting blood circulation in the kidney area, and assisting in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy, coldness in the lower limbs, and numbness in the limbs.
Precautions for Diabetes Massage:
1. Avoid massaging half an hour before meals and one hour after meals.
2. The massage should be done with a slight sense of soreness, avoiding excessive force to prevent skin damage.
3. The masseur should not have long nails to avoid scratching the skin, as wounds in diabetic patients are difficult to heal.
Massage therapy cannot replace medication:
The effectiveness of massage therapy in relieving symptoms of diabetes is relatively weak and slow. It requires long-term adherence. Therefore, it is important not to stop taking medication during the massage period without authorization to avoid an increase in blood sugar and the occurrence of diabetic complications.
