Review Article

Acupoint-Specific, Frequency-Dependent, and Improved Insulin Sensitivity Hypoglycemic Effect of Electroacupuncture Applied to Drug-Combined Therapy Studied by a Randomized Control Clinical Trial

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Schematic proposed mechanism of 15 Hz electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation at the Zusanli acupoints to improve glucose tolerance and insulin activity through acetylcholine release, activate cholinergic nerves, and increase the effect of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) on skeletal muscles.
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