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Acupuncture Offers Hope for Diabetes Management
Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin. Despite adhering to a medication regimen and making positive lifestyle changes, those dealing with diabetes might still struggle with controlling blood sugar levels; frustration and fatigue can be constant companions.
Did you know that acupuncture can help with diabetes management? continue reading
Acupuncture for Diabetes
More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90 percent of them have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Type 2 diabetes, while its exact cause is unknown, develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Because of this, treatment often involves taking “insulin sensitizers” or medication that helps the body increase its sensitivity and therefore ability to process insulin, keeping the blood sugar from getting too low. Unfortunately, this medication often causes side effects, including weight gain and anemia. continue reading