Case Report of Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus with Uncontrolled Blood Sugar Improved by Complex Korean Medicine Treatment

Abstract

Objective: This study reported the effectiveness of Korean medicine for a patient with Type-1 diabetes mellitus after pancreatectomy with a compression fracture of the thoracic spine.Methods: A patient diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes mellitus after a pancreatectomy was treated with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, <i>Gami-hwanggigyejiomul-tang</i> (modified Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu decotion), Jindang-won, etc. The conventional treatment was maintained using an insulin pump and insulin injection.Results: Blood glucose (FBS/PP2hrs), ESR and CRP decreased after one month of treatment.Conclusion: <i>Gami-hwanggigyejiomul-tang</i> and <i>Jindang-won</i> may be effective treatments for Type-1 diabetes mellitus. Further studies are needed to confirm the findings of this case.