Thirty-six cases of hyperglycemia treated by promoting blood circulation to remove stasis

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Metabolic Disorders
• Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

• Hyperglycemia is a hallmark of metabolic disorders, often associated with dyslipidemia and increased blood viscosity.
• Abnormal blood viscosity can contribute to cardiovascular complications in patients with hyperglycemia.
• Current treatments aim to manage blood glucose, but addressing hemorheological parameters is also crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of a traditional Chinese medicine approach, promoting blood circulation and removing stasis, in managing hyperglycemia.
• To investigate the impact of this treatment on blood viscosity and related lipid profiles.
• To assess changes in total plasmic cholesterol, triglyceride, and apoprotein levels.

Main Methods:

• A cohort of 36 patients diagnosed with hyperglycemia was enrolled.
• The treatment involved a 4-week course of therapy focused on promoting blood circulation and removing stasis.
• Blood viscosity markers, including total plasmic cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), apoprotein B (apoB), and apoprotein A (apoA), were measured before and after treatment.

Main Results:

• The treatment demonstrated significant effectiveness in correcting abnormal blood viscosity.
• A notable reduction was observed in the levels of total plasmic cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and apoprotein B (apoB).
• Concurrently, the level of apoprotein A (apoA) was significantly elevated post-treatment.

Conclusions:

• The method of promoting blood circulation and removing stasis is a viable therapeutic strategy for hyperglycemia.
• This approach effectively modulates key blood viscosity indicators, including lipids and apoproteins.
• Further research into this traditional method could offer novel therapeutic avenues for metabolic and cardiovascular health.