Preliminary results of pinpoint plantar long-wavelength infrared light irradiation on blood glucose, insulin and stress hormones in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Background and aims: This study was aimed at the development of a novel noninvasive treatment system, “pinpoint plantar long-wavelength infrared light irradiation (PP-LILI)”, which may be able to relieve mental stress and normalize blood glucose level via the reduction of stress hormones in type 2 (...

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Published in:LASER THERAPY 2013, Vol.22(3), pp.209-214
Main Authors: Ryotokuji, Kenji, Ishimaru, Keisou, Kihara, Kazuhiko, Namiki, Yoshihisa, Hozumi, Nobumichi
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Language:English
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blood glucose
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Pinpoint plantar long-wavelength infrared light irradiation (PP-LILI)
relieving stress
stress hormones
type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus (DM)
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Summary:Background and aims: This study was aimed at the development of a novel noninvasive treatment system, “pinpoint plantar long-wavelength infrared light irradiation (PP-LILI)”, which may be able to relieve mental stress and normalize blood glucose level via the reduction of stress hormones in type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. Materials (Subjects) and methods: Based on this hypothesis, the present study was undertaken to examine effects of PP-LILI on stress hormones (ACTH and cortisol), blood glucose, HbA1c, and insulin levels in 10 patients with type 2 DM. Each patient received PP-LILI of the foot for 15 minutes once weekly using a stress free apparatus (infrared wavelength, 9,000-12,000 nm/power 30 mW). Results: In response to this therapy, ACTH (P
ISSN:0898-5901
1884-7269
DOI:10.5978/islsm.13-OR-18