Dr. William Liye Zhao
China TCM Center Ltd
Super Natural Solutions Ltd
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Dr. William Liye Zhao
 Licensed to practice Acupuncture
and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
 Graduated of China’s top Medical
University.
 More than 30 years of experience.
 Advised the Alberta Government.
 Lectured professional and patient
groups
What is Diabetes and Why
Blood sugar levels are high.
70 to 110(mg/dL) of blood
 Insulin production is
inadequate
 Cells do not respond
properly to insulin
Type 1 Diabetes
 >90% of the insulin-
producing cells
permanently destroyed
 Immune system problem,
Viral infection or
nutritional factors
 A genetic predisposition
Type 2 Diabetes
 Insulin resistance
80-90% Obesity
 Body does not produce
enough insulin
 Recurring pancreatitis
 Hormone unbalance
Insulin receptors
 Two main components
 Plays a key role in the
regulation of glucose
homeostasis
 Sends out a signal and
receives glucose
Insulin moves sugar
Insulin Resistance
 Insulin resistance, the
body makes excess
insulin, but the muscle,
liver, and fat cells do not
use or respond properly
to the insulin. With
long-standing
uncontrolled type 2
diabetes, the pancreas
will reduce the amount
of insulin it produces.
Ailments of insulin resistance
High blood sugar;
Fatigue;
Sleepiness
Weight gain;
Depression;
Intestinal bloating;
Brain fogginess
Atherosclerosis of Diabetes
Effect on tissue or organs
Fat rise-Narrow blood vesselsAtherosclerosisDecreased blood
flow- Poor circulation
 Heart
 Brain
 Legs
 Kidneys
 Nerves
 Skin
Long-Term Damage: Eyes
 High blood sugar can
damage the retinadiabetic retinopathy.
 It can cause progressive,
irreversible vision loss. It
is the leading cause of
new cases of blindness in
people between the ages
of 20 and 74.
Long-Term Damage: Feet
 Foot sores and gangrene
can occur, even from
small injury. In severe
cases, infections can go
unchecked and result in
an amputation.
Oral antihyperglycemic drugs
CLASS
NUMBER OF DAILY
DOSES
DRUG
SELECTED SIDE EFFECTS
Biguanides
Metformin
2 to 3
Extended-release mertormin
1 to 2
Acetohexamide
1 to 2
Diarrhea; increased acidity of body fluids (rare)
Sulfonylureas
Chlorpropamide
1
Glimeplride
1
Glipizide
1 to 2
Glyburide
1 to 2
Micronized glyburide
1 to 2
Tolazamide
1 to 2
Tolbutamide
1 to 2
Weight gain; low sodium in blood
(hyponatremia) with chlorpropamide
Meglitinide
Nateglinide
3
Repaglinide
3
Pioglitazone
1
Rosiglitazone
1 to 2
Weight gain
Thiazolidinediones
Weight gain; fluid retention (edema)
Glucosidase inhibitors
Acarbose
3
Miglitol
3
Diarrhea; abdominal pain; bloating
Mechanism of
Antihyperglycemic
 Suppressing glucose
production by the liver
Metformin
 Sulfonylureas to increases
insulin secretion.
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 Improving metabolism
Thiazolidinediones
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 Preventing the digestion
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Acetohexamide
Chlorpropamide
Glimeplride
Glipizide
Glyburide
Micronized glyburide
Tolazamide
Tolbutamide
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of carbohydrates
Glucosidase inhibitors  Meglitinide
Depressed or discouraged
 Discourage of Drugs
 Side Effects of Drugs
 Damage of Kidney or liver
 Alternative, natural approach.
TCM herbs & Acupuncture
 Keep blood sugar levels
within the normal range.
 Reduce insulin resistance.
 TCM herb formula
nourish pancreas
 Acupuncture balance
insulin level, reduce
stress
 Low blood sugar, blood
pressure and weight.
 Suppress craving
 Improve metabolism
 Increase insulin
 Recover pancreas
Diabetes-overweightDampness
Miraculous Tortoise
 The umbilicus (Shen
Que), point from mother.
 Fetus’ own zang fu
organs
 Qi and blood.
 Miraculous Tortoise and
Bagua.
 Bagua >balance <needles
Acupuncture ApproachDiabetes-Overweight
Body’s Yuan(Original) Qi
 Original from parents
 Used up in the course of life
 From umbilicus(Shen Que),
through Bagua network to
whole body.
Bugua Chart
Tortoise Chart Points
Unique acupuncture help
 Diabetes mellitus, Obesity.
 Coronary artery disease,
hypertension.
 Digestive problems.
 Neurological problems.
 Hormone balance; hot
flush.
 Infertility.
 Insomnia, Depression.
Herbs Make Up Formula
Trichosanthes Root
Notoginseng
Honeysuckle Flower
Rhizoma coptidi
Rhizoma Alismatis
Pueraria
Ganodermal lucidum
Ophiocordyceps
Sinensis
Trichosanthes Root
Properties: Sweet, bitter, cold,
related to the lung and stomach
channels.
Functions: clears away heat,
toxic substance; nourish body
yin, pancreas, stomach and lung.
 Applications: Diabetes, dry
coughs and carbuncles.
Notoginseng
 Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-obese
activities.
 Help lower cholesterol and
triglycerides.
 Strengthen the immune system.
 Increase blood circulation.
 Prevent atherosclerosis.
 Protect the liver, pancreas from
injury.
 Enhance sperm motility, enhancing
male fertility.
 Inhibit the growth of prostate
cancer cells.
Honeysuckle Flower
Help regulate blood sugar
levels.
Effective in reducing
inflammation, fever and
infection.
Promise in treating
malignant breast disease.
Combination with
Chrysanthemum to lower
blood pressure.
Rhizoma coptidis
Berberine significantly
inhibited the
progression of diabetes.
Hypoglycemic effect.
Modulating lipids
metabolic effects.
Scavenge free radical.
Alismatis Rhizoma
(zexie)(AEA)
Belong to protostane-type
triterpenes which have
hypoglycemic activity.
Increase glucose uptake
of cells.
Inhibit alpha-glucosidase
activity.
Pueraria (PR) Kudzu
Reduce glycemia
Improve the dyslipidemia
conditions.
Increase insulin
receptors.
Elevate insulin
expression and
maintaining metabolic
homoeostasis.
Ganodermal lucidum
Treat several diseases.
Beneficial therapeutic
effects on diabetes.
The major bioactive
components.
Possess anti-oxidant,
anti-tumor,
immunomodulatory
and immunotherapeutic
activities.
Ophiocordyceps Sinensis
Increased insulin levels
in the blood.
Reduce diabetic
complications.
Slow down diabetic
kidney damage and
pancreatic beta-cell
failure.
Reduced pre-cancerous
lesions.
Herb Formula Bagua Balance
 Yang Balance Capsules
 Yin Balance Capsules
 Qi Balance Capsules
 Blood Balance Capsules
 Nourishment Balance
Capsules
 Cleansing Balance
Capsules
 Down Balance Capsules
 Calm Balance Capsules
Pancreas Nourishment
 Functions:
 Increase insulin sensitivity
and reduce insulin
resistance.
 Reducing the cravings for
carbohydrates.
 Ingredients:
 Trichosanthes Root,
 Notoginseng,
 Honeysuckle Flower
 Benefits:
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High blood sugar,
Diabetes.
High blood pressure,
Weight control.
Over-Weight
Down Balance Formula
 Reducing or control
weight to help diabetes.
 Balancing hormone:
Yin-Yang balance
capsules
 Increasing metabolism
to get slender
Benefit: loss 1-3
pounds per week.
Control High Blood Pressure
Alternative help to control BP
 Three Down capsules
 Tension Free capsules.
Benefit: 2-3 weeks BP is
getting down, especially
for diastolic BP.
Qi Balance Capsules
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Tonify the life force or energy
 Good for the body’s metabolism
 Fatigue.
 Reinforce, rebuild and rebalance
the Qi
Blood Essence Balance
Capsules
 Help blood to deliver
substances to the cells and
transports waste.
 Nourishment of Body Yin
 Nourishment of Pancreas Yin.
Yin & Yang Balance Capsule
 Balance the energy
 Low blood sugar, blood
pressure and lose
weight.
 Help pancreas recover.
 100% natural Chinese
Medical.
 Absolutely no side
effects!
Contact US
 Downtown Location
142, 1111- 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-237-6297
 Northwest Location
1343A Northmount Drive NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-247-6828
www.zhaotcm.com
Email: dr.zhao@zhaotcm.com