Results Mean TSS scores reduced from 7.99 (SD
3.55) at baseline to 4.95 (SD 4.41), at the
8-week follow-up—a statistically non-significant
change (p=0.057). The MNSI scores improved
from 6.33 (SD 1.31) before treatment to 4.33
(SD 3.00) after acupuncture treatment—a
significant improvement (p=0.010). One
participant experienced an exacerbation of
diabetic neuropathy symptoms, but two patients
gained complete relief of their diabetic
peripheral neuropathy (DPN) symptoms.
Conclusions The results of this study justify
further investigations into the effects of
acupuncture on DPN.