Use of Auricular Acupressure to Improve the Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients with Chronic Kidney Diseases: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

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Auricular points selected in this study. The point Shenmen is located at the bifurcating point between superior and inferior antihelix crus, which was used for inducing relaxation, which according to the auricular acupuncture theories is the gate of the soul. The point Kidney was on the lower border of the inferior antihelix crus, which was selected for managing renal diseases. The point Spleen was at the lateral and superior aspect of cavum conchae, which is a nourish point for various conditions; we selected it to manage deficiency due to chronic kidney diseases. The point Heart was in the central depression of cavum conchae, which was selected to induce a feeling of happiness.