Type 2 diabetes in Grenoble: the view of Chinese medicine

Constant thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, vulnerability to infections: type 2 diabetes often sets in silently. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is read as an exhaustion of Yin and an internal Heat — a terrain to be supported alongside medical follow-up.

Why type 2 diabetes? The view of Chinese medicine

In TCM, diabetes (called Xiao Ke) is a picture of internal Heat with exhaustion of Yin: the body burns its fluids (thirst, abundant urine) and the Spleen transforms poorly (fatigue, poorly metabolised sugars). The three burners — upper, middle, lower — describe the dominant features. The support targets the terrain, never the treatment.

Two pictures frequently seen in practice

Lung Heat with exhaustion of Yin (upper burner)

Intense thirst, dry mouth, frequent urination, dry skin, fatigue.

**Tongue**: red, dry coating · **Pulse**: rapid, fine

Spleen and Kidney deficiency (middle and lower burners)

Fatigue, irregular appetite, heavy limbs, lumbar pain, mild oedema.

**Tongue**: pale, swollen · **Pulse**: slippery, weak

What traditional Chinese medicine offers

Supportive acupuncture

Points that nourish Yin and support the Spleen, in liaison with the attending doctor.

Dietetics

Regular meals, wholegrains, vegetables, lean proteins; reduce fast sugars, alcohol and processed foods.

Lifestyle

Regular physical activity, weight, sleep, stress management — the pillars of the terrain, alongside treatment.

Acupuncture points most often used for this complaint: RM12, V20, E36, RT9.

The combined approach of sophrology and Chinese medicine in Grenoble

Traditional Chinese medicine and sophrology complement each other: the former acts on the body's energetic balance, the latter on the nervous system and stress management. Combining the two makes it possible to treat the terrain — the one that maintains the symptom — and the emotional state that accompanies it. In Grenoble, at the Centre Équilibre, this combined approach is built session after session, according to your profile.

Frequently asked questions

Can TCM replace insulin or antidiabetics?

No, never. Medical treatment is vital. TCM supports the terrain, with the doctor's agreement.

Why am I so thirsty?

In TCM, internal Heat consumes the fluids: thirst is the signature of an exhausted Yin.

Does acupuncture help blood sugar?

Some work exists, but the evidence remains limited. To be considered as support, not as treatment.

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**Ghislaine Morin**, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and sophrologist, welcomes you at 29 Quai Claude Bernard, 38000 Grenoble. Book on 06 24 90 04 98 or online at https://calendly.com/centre-equilibre-sophrologie

More about sophrology and Chinese medicine in Grenoble : www.sophrologue-grenoble.fr/medecine-chinoise-a-grenoble-38000-38100