Diabetes

LI-18 Futu: Observe and feel a prominent, pointed structure on the front of the neck. This structure, popularly called Adam’s apple, moves up an down when we talk or swallow. Point lies three thumb-widths away (both sides) from the tip of the Adam apple. Stimulate point in pumping manner for about a minute.

ST-36 Zusanli: Bend the knee joint by 90°. Now from the lower border of the knee-cap, move three thumb-widths downwards. You will be able to feel a pointed bone at this level. Point is located one finger-width to the outer side of this pointed bone. Apply firm deep strokes of pressure in downward direction during 1 minute.

SP-3 Taibai: On the inner border of the foot, just after the base of the big toe is a rounded bony-prominence (the ball of the foot). Point is located just behind this prominent bone. Stimulate point in a pumping manner for about a minute.

SP-6 Sanyinjiao: At the inner aspect of the ankle joint is a prominent bone. Feel this bone and determine its tip. From this tip, move three thumb-widths upwards. Mark this level. Point lies at this level, just behind the vertical leg-bone. Apply pressure perpendicularly or use small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 seconds to a minute.

GB-21 Jianjing: This point is located in a muscle, midway between the neck and the shoulder. When correctly located, sharp pain is left in the this point. Stimulate point in a pumping manner for about a minute. Attention! This point is contraindicated during pregnancy.

REN-12 Zhongguan: This point is located four thumb-widths above the navel. Stimulate point in a pumping manner or about a minute.