Effects of electroacupuncture stimulation at different spinal segmental levels in a rat model of diabetes mellitus.

CONCLUSION: EA at Weiwanxiashu and BL15 had differential effects on metabolic markers in the STZ-induced rat model of DM. These effects may be explained neuroanatomically by variations in the segmental innervation of the tissues at these locations.
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Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society - July 27, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tian HH, Cao BY, Li R, Ma YJ, Hu XG, Jia N, Wang YY Tags: Acupunct Med Source Type: research