Diabetes programme · RT Nagar, Bengaluru
Acupuncture for diabetes in Bengaluru
Supportive care that works alongside your diabetologist — for the burning feet, poor sleep, low energy and weight that make sugar harder to manage.
4.9 ★ · 99 Google reviews · Mon–Sat 10 am – 9 pm · Diabetologist on the team
Who this is for
People living with diabetes who want more than a sugar reading
Most of our diabetes patients come to us already under a doctor's care. They are looking for support with the parts of diabetes that tablets and insulin do not fully settle.
Burning or numb feet
Diabetic neuropathy — tingling, burning, numbness or pins-and-needles in the feet and hands, often worse at night.
Poor sleep and low energy
Tiredness, disturbed sleep and stress that make readings swing and make it harder to stay with diet and exercise.
Weight and appetite
Support for the eating habits and cravings behind weight gain and insulin resistance — as part of a realistic plan, not a crash diet.
Pre-diabetes
Borderline readings, family history and a lifestyle that is hard to change alone. An early, structured programme.
Foot care and circulation
Circulation support for diabetic feet and slow-healing wounds, alongside your diabetologist or surgeon.
On insulin or tablets
You continue every medicine exactly as prescribed. We never ask you to stop, reduce or change any medication.
Honest expectations
What acupuncture can support — and what it cannot
What we work on with you
- Neuropathy symptoms — burning, numbness and tingling
- Sleep quality, stress and day-time energy
- Appetite, cravings and weight as part of a lifestyle plan
- Circulation and foot comfort
- Sticking to diet, walking and medicines — with reminders and follow-up
What we do not claim
- We do not cure or reverse diabetes
- We do not replace your diabetologist, your medicines or your insulin
- We do not promise a fixed HbA1c or weight result — results vary from person to person
- We do not treat emergencies — very high or very low sugar needs a hospital
Acupuncture is a complementary therapy. Only your own doctor decides changes to your medication.
How the programme runs
Four steps, nothing hidden
- First consultation — about 45 minutes. Full history, examination, your reports and your current medicine list. We tell you plainly what we expect acupuncture to help with, and what it will not.
- A plan with a diabetologist's input. Dr Mohammed Salman Khan, MBBS, Diabetologist, advises on the medical side so nothing in the plan works against your treatment.
- Sessions with tracking. Usually 8–12 sessions, though the number varies from person to person. We track sugar readings, weight, sleep and symptoms with you and review at set points.
- Reminders and follow-up on WhatsApp. SEREON, our assistant, sends session reminders and you can ask practical questions between visits.
Your doctors
An acupuncturist and a diabetologist, together
Prof. Dr. Syed Shabber
MD (Ac), PhD (Ac) · International Acupuncturist · Founder, GADAOCOver 13 years of acupuncture practice in India and internationally. He leads every first consultation personally and sets the treatment plan.
Dr. Mohammed Salman Khan
MBBS, Diabetologist · Co-founder, GADAOCMBBS from Kakatiya Medical College, post-graduation in Diabetes from Cardiff University, UK. Over 10 years in general medicine and diabetes care. He guides the medical side of every plan.
Fees and booking
Clear before you start
What it costs
First-time registration is ₹500. Treatment charges are decided after your diagnosis, once we know how many sessions make sense for you — and we tell you before you commit.
Every patient signs a consent form before the first treatment. A session that is agreed and then missed is treated as taken.
How to book
Message SEREON on WhatsApp any time, in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu or Arabic. Appointments Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm. Or call the clinic on 080 4537 7078.
Bring your previous reports and your current medicine list to the first visit.
Questions patients ask
Acupuncture and diabetes — straight answers
Can acupuncture cure diabetes?
No. Diabetes is a long-term condition managed by your doctor. Acupuncture supports symptoms such as neuropathy, sleep and energy, and supports the lifestyle changes that help control sugar. It does not cure or reverse diabetes.
Should I stop my tablets or insulin?
Never. Continue every medicine exactly as prescribed. Only your own doctor decides changes to your medication. Our diabetologist advises on the medical side of your plan so acupuncture works alongside your treatment.
Does acupuncture help diabetic neuropathy?
Many of our patients come for burning, numbness and tingling in the feet. We work on these symptoms session by session and track them with you. Results vary from person to person, and we tell you honestly at review points whether it is helping.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually 8 to 12 sessions, but the number depends on how long you have had diabetes, your symptoms and how your body responds. We agree the plan after the first consultation and review it with you.
Is it safe if I have diabetes?
Acupuncture uses sterile, single-use needles. We take extra care with diabetic feet and skin, and we check your sugar history before the first session. Tell us about any wound, infection or blood-thinning medicine.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel a brief pinch or a dull, heavy sensation, then relax. Many patients fall asleep during a session. The first visit includes a gentle trial so you know what to expect.
Can I combine it with diet and exercise plans?
Yes — that is the point. The programme is built around your medical treatment, diet and walking. We support the habits; your doctor sets the targets.
Book a first consultation
Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm. First visits take about 45 minutes.
No 66, 3rd Cross Road, opp. Chaitanya Hospital, behind R.T. Nagar, HMT Layout, Dinnur, Bengaluru 560032 · Open in Google Maps