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Diabetes is a concern for an increasing number
of people. 7% of the American population has either type I or type
II diabetes. Unfortunately, more and more of those people are
children. As the quality of the American diet continues to decline,
a propensity to develop Type II Diabetes and a number of other
conditions associated with diabetes increases. Naturopathic medicine
is an effective way to improve the severity of current symptoms and
prevent future complications from arising.
Conditions associated
with Diabetes:
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Hypoglycemia / hyperinsulinemia |
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Metabolic syndrome / Syndrome X |
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Obesity |
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Heart
Disease |
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High
cholesterol |
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Height blood pressure |
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Heart
attack |
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Stroke |
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Gestational Diabetes |
Over time, serious
complications caused by chronically high blood sugars can occur.
This is why getting control of blood sugars from early on is so
important. Using naturopathic medicine we are often able to improve
the symptoms of complications generally thought to be untreatable.
Complications
associated with Diabetes:
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Retinopathy and cataracts |
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Neuropathy (nerve pain) |
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Nephropathy (kidney dysfunction) |
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Heart
Disease |
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Erectile dysfunction |
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Gastroparesis |
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Foot
ulcers |
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Poor
wound healing |
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Limb
amputation |
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Depression |
Effective Treatment
with Naturopathic Medicine:
Naturopathic medicine
offers many ways to achieve healthy blood sugars as well as prevent
and treat the complications of diabetes using:
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Nutrition (a whole foods diet) |
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Detoxification |
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Nutrient/botanical supplementation |
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Naturopathic weight loss |
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Lifestyle modification |
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Stress management |
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Exercise |
How can Naturopathic
Medicine help type II diabetes (NIDDM)?
At Natural Health
California, we provide a holistic approach to treating diabetes.
Using lab results, physical exam, and a detailed history/interview
we will create a treatment plan that works for you and support you
in making the lifestyle changes necessary to achieving your goals.
We will address blood sugar regulation, inflammation and the
complications of diabetes. Treated early on, we can often reverse
the need for prescription medications.
Will naturopathic
medicine help me if I have type I diabetes (IDDM)?
Yes.
Because type I diabetics
are insulin dependent, blood sugar control is of utmost importance
to avoid the many medical complications that can ensue. To achieve
this, we use powerful herbal and nutriceutical hypoglycemics, and we
make education a large part of your treatment plan. We make it our
goal to support you in making lifestyle changes necessary to
achieving healthy blood sugars, the need for less insulin and a
healthier future.
To make an appointment,
or for more information please call (650) 327-2053.
For
more information call our offices or e-mail.
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