Consumptive Thirst Flashcards
Consumptive Thirst
2 versions of Diabetes in
Western Medicine
- Diabetes Mellitus (type 1& 2)
- Diabetes Insipidus (antidiuretic hormone)
What is Consumptive Thirst?
According to TCM
Serious depletion of vital substances;
DESPITE - excessive, consumption of food and water
Consumptive Thirst:
What is Hypoglycemia?
Excess of insulin ( Carries sugar to muscles and organs )
Causes a deficiency of glucose in blood.
Consumptive Thirst:
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
Lack of glucose in blood
3 Points
- poor concentration
- slurred speech
- lack of coordination
Consumptive Thirst:
Hypoglycemic Symptoms
Affecting Sympathetic Nervous System
7 points
- increased pulse
- pale moist skin
- anxiety
- tremors
- LOC
- seizures
- death
Consumptive Thirst:
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
Insufficient Insulin
Causes high blood glucose levels
Consumptive Thirst:
Symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
4 Points
- dehydration
- rapid pulse
- deep respiration
- acetone breath
Consumptive Thirst:
Differentiate:
Diabetes Mellitus
Type 1 vs. Type 2
Type 1: No insulin is being made
Type 2: Body is resisting insulin
Hypoglycemia or Ketoacidosis can occur to both types.
Consumptive Thirst:
Chronic Complications
For both Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
3 Points
- Stroke
- Heart Attack
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
Consumptive Thirst:
Diabetes Insipidus
What is it?
Lack of antidiuretic hormone
Causes excessive production of diluted urine
Developes from deficiency of ADH due to Hpyothalamic-Pituitary Disorder
Consumptive Thirst:
Diabetes Insipidus
2 main symptoms
- thrist
- excessive urine production
Almost always includes Night Time Urination
Etiology
Consumptive Thirst
TCM diabetes is always due to?
Internal Heat
Excess or Deficient
Heat damages Qi/Yin. Loose body weight, feel tired.
Consumptive Thirst
3 Major Organs involved
Lung
Stomach
Kidney
Consumptive Thirst:
Etiology
4 Points
- Diet
- Long term stress/ emotions
- Overexertion
- Constitutional Yin XU with Fire (consumes yin and fluids)
Consumptive Thirst:
Best Point for Diabetes
Weiguanxiashu / Yishu
1.5 cun lateral to lower border of spinous process of T8
