electron microscope and electromyograph were used to observe the effect of acupuncture on neuropathomorphology and electromyogram of sciatic nerve in diabetic rats. The results are as follows: In the model group
the structure and function of sciatic nerve after 3 months appear similar to DPN. In the acupuncture group
the conditions are significantly better than that in the model group. The results suggest that acupuncture can slow or reduce the lesion of peripheral neuropathy induced by DM.