What are the prevention methods for the elderly diabetes according to TCM

The prevention of diabetes in the elderly by TCM requires comprehensive physical conditioning, and the key methods include diet control, exercise regimen, emotional regulation, acupoint health care and Chinese medicine intervention.

1. Diet control:

Spleen and stomach dysfunction is an important pathogenesis of elderly diabetes. It is recommended to eat Chinese yam, coix seed and other spleen strengthening ingredients. 30 grams of Chinese yam can be used to cook Congee every day. Bitter gourd, cucumber and other heat clearing and saliva producing vegetables should be eaten regularly, avoiding high sugar foods such as glutinous rice and honey. Classic dietary therapy such as Yuzhu Old Duck Soup, take 15 grams of Yuzhu and stew it with old duck twice a week.

2. Exercise and Health Preservation:

The Eight Section Brocade "Regulating the Spleen and Stomach with Single Lifting" formula can enhance the function of digestion and circulation. Exercise three sets of exercises in the morning every day. Tai Chi cloud hand movements combined with breathing, practice for 20 minutes each time. The bear play in traditional Five Animal Play can stimulate the pancreatic reflex area, and it is recommended to practice it 4 times a week. It is best to exercise after sunrise and before sunset to avoid sweating and injuring the body.

3. Emotional regulation:

Long term worry and spleen damage are important triggers. You can practice the "Hu" character in the Six Character Formula to soothe the liver and strengthen the spleen. Practice it 36 times a day in the morning. Listen to palace music and purple bamboo tune to regulate the spleen and stomach qi. Listen for 15 minutes before bedtime. Aromatherapy uses 5 grams of dried tangerine peel and 5 grams of rose fragrance each, which helps to soothe emotions.

4. Acupoint Health Care:

Press the 11th thoracic spine spinous process at the Spleen Yu point for 1.5 inches and 3 minutes daily. Moxibustion at the Zusanli acupoint, 3 inches below the knee, twice a week for 15 minutes each time. Massage the front one-third depression of the foot of Yongquan acupoint 100 times before bedtime. Pressing a 3-inch point on the tip of the ankle at Sanyinjiao acupoint can adjust the Three Yin Meridian Qi, which should be done once a day in the morning and once in the evening.

5. Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention:

For those with constitution deficiency, 10g of Huangqi and 15g of Pueraria can be used as tea drinks. Classic formulas such as Seven Ingredient Baizhu Powder, atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, ginseng, etc. are suitable for preventing spleen deficiency. Tonic Diet recommends Congee with medlar and mulberries. Take 15g medlar and 20g mulberries and cook them with japonica rice. People with damp and hot constitution can use 30g of corn silk fried in water as a substitute for tea, and continuous consumption should not exceed one month.

Preventive health needs to be maintained for a long time. In terms of diet, the proportion of coarse grains such as buckwheat and naked oats can be increased to one-third of the staple food, and legumes such as black beans and soybeans can be consumed three times a week. It is recommended to choose brisk walking on flat ground, about 6000 steps per day, and coordinate with breathing and breathing. In terms of daily life, it is important to ensure that you fall asleep before 21-23 pm in the morning to avoid staying up late and damaging your yin. Regularly monitor fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose, and seek medical attention promptly if any abnormalities are detected. Emotional regulation can be combined with activities such as calligraphy and gardening to cultivate emotions and maintain a calm mindset. Pay attention to keeping your feet warm in winter to avoid the cold from affecting the circulation of qi and blood.