Laser acupuncture shows promise for diabetes body shape
NCT ID NCT07661160
First seen Jun 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether laser acupuncture can improve body shape and blood sugar in women with type 2 diabetes. Fifty women aged 40-50 with obesity and uncontrolled diabetes received either real or sham laser acupuncture twice a week for 12 weeks, plus a low-glycemic diet. The main goal was to see if the treatment improved a body shape index linked to health risks.
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Locations
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4260010, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
laser acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to improve body shape and blood sugar control in women with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 women. The results may not apply to men or other groups, and the sham group also follows a diet, so any benefit might be small.
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