Clinical Study on Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy with Acupoint Injection

Objective To observe the effect of treating Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy with Acupoint Injection. Methods 65 patient with DPN were randomly recruited into a control group and a treatment group after adjusting stage. The control group was treated with acupuncture, while the treatment group was treated with the Safflower inoculation fluid acupuncture point injects. Nerve function parameter (MDNS、 NCV) and clinical symptoms were observed after 3 therapeutic courses. Results Nerve function parameter (MDNS、 NCV) and clinical symptoms in the treatment group were apparently improved after treatment (P<0.05) . Conclusion Acupuncture point injected with Safflower inoculation fluid may improve clinical symptoms and nerve functions of DPN patients. Key words: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy;  Acupoint injection;  Safflower inoculation fluid