Table 5.
Acupuncture strategy for diabetic kidney disease based on data mining.
| Acupoint | Needling Methods | Location Plan |
|---|---|---|
| ST36 | Perpendicular insertion 1–2 cun (about 2–4 cm) |
|
| BL23 | Perpendicular or 45-degree angle towards the spine insertion 0.5–1 cun (about 1–2 cm) |
|
| SP6 | Perpendicular insertion 1–1.5 cun (about 2–3 cm) |
|
| SP8 | Perpendicular insertion 1–1.5 cun (about 2–3 cm) |
|
| CV12 | Perpendicular insertion 1–1.5 cun (about 2–3 cm), with caution in pregnant women and after urination. |
|
| SP9 | Perpendicular insertion 1–2 cun (about 2–4 cm) |
|
| BL20 | 45-degree angle towards the spine insertion 0.5–0.8 cun (about 1–2 cm) |
|
| SP10 | Perpendicular insertion 1–1.5 cun (about 2–3 cm) |
|