“Is acupuncture safe for diabetic patients?”

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“Is acupuncture safe for diabetic patients?”

I have type 2 diabetes and want to get acupuncture treatment. Is acupuncture safe for diabetics?

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**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Yes

**Dr. Rex L. Mahnensmith** Internist Waterbury, Connecticut · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rex L. Mahnensmith Internist Waterbury, Connecticut

Yes. Acupuncture is safe for diabetic patients. The needle insertion site must be clean. The needle is single-use only.

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Acupuncture is absolutely safe for diabetics, but it is important that you have a protein-rich meal with them two hours after your treatment. Acupuncture can cause blood sugar levels to lower, leaving you feeling lightheaded if you have not eaten. Also, make sure to hydrate before and after your treatment.

**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Acupuncture with herbs (maybe King herbs), and sometimes massage, can be safe and effective to treat Diabetes Type 2 patients.

**Dr. Jose David Gamez** Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jose David Gamez Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX

I have no knowledge about benefits of acupuncture.

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

**Victor Tsan** Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Accepted Answer

Victor Tsan Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Absolutely safe

**Barbara Maddoux** Acupuncturist Albuquerque, NM · Accepted Answer

Barbara Maddoux Acupuncturist Albuquerque, NM

Yes

**Bonnie B. McLean** Acupuncturist Gulf Breeze, FL · Accepted Answer

Bonnie B. McLean Acupuncturist Gulf Breeze, FL

Yes. One of the main benefits of acupuncture is that it is safe if practiced by a competent practitioner.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, acupuncture is safe for diabetics, it can heal diabetics.

**sabrina szymczak** Acupuncturist Elmwood Park, NJ · Accepted Answer

sabrina szymczak Acupuncturist Elmwood Park, NJ

Yes absolutely. Always inform your provider of any medical conditions. But generally, acupuncture is safe for Diabetics.

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Absolutely, acupuncture is safe for diabetic patients. I would guess that at least half my practice is diabetic. And don't worry about needles in your legs or feet. They are so small that you don't have to worry.

**Lejla Fazlicic** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Lejla Fazlicic Acupuncturist

Yes, it is safe for diabetic patients.

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**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

I work a lot with both type 1 and type 2 diabetics. If your provider is a nationally board certified and state licensed acupuncturist, yes, it's very safe. Potential patients are looking for a provider with at least 2 credentials:

1. A Dipl AC or Dipl OM through NCCAOM.
2. An L.Ac. or R.Ac. practice license issued by the state.

If your provider doesn't have both of these, you are seeing someone who did not attend and graduate from an accredited program for Chinese medicine.

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