Natural Treatments for Diabetes
Looking for a natural way to manage your diabetes? Our experts at SOPHIA Natural Health can recommend our services to you and other Connecticut residents in the form of a customized treatment plan. We want to help you take back your life and help you get this metabolism disease under control. Schedule an initial consulation today.*
SERVING BROOKFIELD, DANBURY, RIDGEFIELD & NEARBY
If you have a family history of diabetes, it’s important to visit your doctor on an annual basis.This way, if any changes occur to your health or you start to show symptoms of diabetes, you can detect it early. For those with diabetes, it’s important to make healthy lifestyle choices for your diet, exercise and other areas. You’ll also need a dedicated support team of health care professionals with your best interests in mind, this can include an acupunturist.*
Our Office Serving Brookfield, CT
Address: 31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield, CT 06804
Phone: (203) 740-9300
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8:30AM – 6PM
Tuesday: 11:00AM – 6PM
Wendesday: 8:30AM – 6PM
Thursday: 11:00AM – 6PM
Friday: 8:30AM – 1PM
Sat – Sun: Closed
Potential Treatments for Diabetes
Acupuncture
Thin, sterile needles are inserted into the skin to relax mental and physical conditions while reducing painful symptoms.*
Cupping
Heated glass cups are applied to the skin along the meridians of the body, which stimulates a flow of energy.*
Dietary Therapy
Our nutritionist will tailor a diet in order to heal each patient from the inside out, this is a lifestyle change.*
Manual Therapy
The manipulation of joints and soft tissues in the body to alleviate physical symptoms of physical conditions.
Moxibustion
A form of heat therapy that increases circulation by burning an herb mugwort near an individual’s skin to warm the area.
Tui Na
A therapeutic form of massage that’s used in conjunction with acupuncture.*
Diathermy
Using high-frequency electric currents to stimulate circulation, relieve pain, and destroy unhealthy tissue.
Herbal Therapy
We use custom herbal remedies to treat any patient’s conditions affecting them and their natural healing power.
Lifestyle Counseling
We help people change their habits and routines in order to improve your current health condition.
Symptoms Of Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition. It’s caused by the body attacking its own pancreas with antibodies. These are some of the common symptoms of type 1 diabetes:*
- Urinating often
- Feeling very thirsty
- Feeling very hungry—even though you are eating
- Extreme fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
- Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1)
Type 2 diabetes symptoms:*
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Increased hunger
- Unintended weight loss
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Slow-healing sores
- Frequent infections
- Areas of darkened skin, usually in the armpits and neck
Tests to Detect Diabetes
If you have a history of diabetes in your family or if you have high levels of blood sugar in your urine, you may have diabetes. Your blood sugar (blood glucose) levels may be high if your pancreas is producing little or no insulin (type 1 diabetes), of if your body is not responding normally to insulin (type 2 diabetes). To diagnose diabetes, your doctor may use one of these common tests:*
- A fasting glucose test is a test of your blood sugar levels taken in the morning before you have eaten. A level of 126 mg/dL or higher may mean that you have diabetes.*
- An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) entails drinking a beverage containing glucose and then having your blood glucose levels checked every 30 to 60 minutes for up to 3 hours. If the glucose level is 200 mg/dL or higher at 2 hours, then you have the potential for diabetes.*
- The A1c test is a simple blood test that shows your average blood sugar levels for the past 2-3 months. An A1c level of 6.5% or higher may mean you have diabetes.*
Your Different Treatment Options
Acupuncture
The insertion of these small painless needles produces stimuli along the meridian to transmit throughout the metabolic system; and promote the decomposition and liquefaction of fatty tissue, inhibiting fat synthesis to balance fat metabolism.Studies have suggested that acupuncture might help people with diabetes by improving blood sugar levels, relieving the symptoms of neuropathy — a complication of diabetes — and more.*
Exercise
Exercise is really good for people with type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels, increases energy levels, improves heart health, and promotes emotional well-being. Barring other medical complications, the majority of people with diabetes can and should exercise for diabetes control and for better overall health and well-being.
Herbal Therapy
Certain herbs have a positive effect on helping individuals lose weight or control their weight. When applying herbs to the body, specific steps are taken to ensure the herbs help stimulate a healthy and beneficial recovery for your body. They can help remove toxins from your body or other negative inputs from a virus in a natural manner.*
Dietary Therapy
The plan helps you control your blood sugar (glucose), manage your weight and control heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high blood fats. When you eat extra calories and fat, your body creates an undesirable rise in blood glucose. If blood glucose isn’t kept in check, it can lead to serious problems, such as a high blood glucose level (hyperglycemia) that, if persistent, may lead to long-term complications, such as nerve, kidney and heart damage.
Your Trusted Natural Specialist for Diabetes
Diabetes affects 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 in the United States. For individuals seeking holistic treatment, Sophia Natural Health is here to support you with a custom treatment plan. Reach out today to set up an appointment.
*The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment will vary. Sophia Natural Health Center does not guarantee certain results