Consumptive Thirst Flashcards

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Consumptive Thirst

2 versions of Diabetes in
Western Medicine

A
  • Diabetes Mellitus (type 1& 2)
  • Diabetes Insipidus (antidiuretic hormone)
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What is Consumptive Thirst?

According to TCM

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Serious depletion of vital substances;

DESPITE - excessive, consumption of food and water

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Consumptive Thirst:

What is Hypoglycemia?

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Excess of insulin ( Carries sugar to muscles and organs )

Causes a deficiency of glucose in blood.

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Consumptive Thirst:

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia

Lack of glucose in blood

3 Points

A
  • poor concentration
  • slurred speech
  • lack of coordination
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Consumptive Thirst:

Hypoglycemic Symptoms

Affecting Sympathetic Nervous System

7 points

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  • increased pulse
  • pale moist skin
  • anxiety
  • tremors
  • LOC
  • seizures
  • death
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Consumptive Thirst:

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

A

Insufficient Insulin

Causes high blood glucose levels

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Consumptive Thirst:

Symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

4 Points

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  • dehydration
  • rapid pulse
  • deep respiration
  • acetone breath
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Consumptive Thirst:

Differentiate:
Diabetes Mellitus
Type 1 vs. Type 2

A

Type 1: No insulin is being made

Type 2: Body is resisting insulin

Hypoglycemia or Ketoacidosis can occur to both types.

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Consumptive Thirst:

Chronic Complications

For both Type 1 & 2 Diabetes

3 Points

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  • Stroke
  • Heart Attack
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
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Consumptive Thirst:

Diabetes Insipidus

What is it?

A

Lack of antidiuretic hormone

Causes excessive production of diluted urine

Developes from deficiency of ADH due to Hpyothalamic-Pituitary Disorder

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Consumptive Thirst:

Diabetes Insipidus

2 main symptoms

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  • thrist
  • excessive urine production

Almost always includes Night Time Urination

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Etiology

Consumptive Thirst

TCM diabetes is always due to?

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Internal Heat

Excess or Deficient

Heat damages Qi/Yin. Loose body weight, feel tired.

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Consumptive Thirst

3 Major Organs involved

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Lung
Stomach
Kidney

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Consumptive Thirst:

Etiology

4 Points

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  • Diet
  • Long term stress/ emotions
  • Overexertion
  • Constitutional Yin XU with Fire (consumes yin and fluids)
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Consumptive Thirst:

Best Point for Diabetes

A

Weiguanxiashu / Yishu

1.5 cun lateral to lower border of spinous process of T8

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Consumptive Thirst:

Upper Xiao

Points: Moisten LU, Clear heat

4 points

A

LU 9 - moisten Lung
BL 13 - lung back shu
HT 8 - clear heat
BL 15 - heart back shu

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Consumptive Thirst:

Middle Xiao

Points: Clear ST, Drain fire

3 Points

A

ST 44 - clear ST, drain fire
BL 20 - sp back shu
BL 21 - st back shu

18
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Consumptive Thirst:

Lower Xiao

4 Points

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BL 23 - kidney back shu
BL 18 - liver back shu
KD 3 - yuan
LR 3 - yuan

19
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Consumptive Thirst:

Points: Generate Liquids /
Relieve Thirst

3 points

A

CV 23
CV 24
LI 2