Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Inclusion Criteria: 18 years ≤ age ≤ 85 years, disease duration is not limited, gender is not limited; Lower limb neuromuscular electromyography showing reduced conduction velocity, and/or persistent pain and/or sensory abnormalities in the extremities (at least in both lower limbs), bilateral or unilateral weakened ankle reflexes, reduced vibration sensation, and a TCSS score ≥ 6; Have normal communication skills; No serious heart, brain, liver, kidney and other internal diseases, no serious mental illness and cognitive impairment; those who voluntarily obeyed the study protocol and signed the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: Persons with peripheral neuropathy, ulcers and gangrene of the limbs caused by a variety of other reasons (e.g. hypothyroidism, alcohol, drugs, heredity, etc.), or persons with a history of skin ulcers or lesions that do not heal easily; Presence of serious diseases, including renal disease, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, liver disease or infectious disease, or malignant tumour and serious mental illness, etc; Prior history of knee/hip replacement surgery or lower limb fracture within the past 3 months, and other conditions that may affect the assessment of neuropathy Patients who have received acupuncture or moxibustion treatment for DPN within the past 3 months; Volunteers who are participating in other interventional clinical trials; Women who are preparing for pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding; Those who have scars or hyperpigmentation of the skin at the testing site, which affects the accuracy of the test; Unwilling to be randomly assigned to the waiting treatment group or electroacupuncture treatment group; Chronic abuse of opioids, analgesics, illicit drugs or alcohol.