Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 is on the rise. Not only are more people being diagnosed with this disorder, but people are being diagnosed with the condition at younger ages. Often, the condition progresses to the point where people require insulin for blood sugar control. As a result, the previous nomenclature for Type 2 Diabetes, namely adult onset diabetes, and non-insulin dependent diabetes does not describe it well.
The hyperbaric industry has noticed for some time, that with repeated hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) treatments, our clients often notice an improvement in their blood sugar control. This is one of the reasons that we recommend regular blood sugar testing when undergoing a series of treatments. Blood sugar medication may need to be adjusted by your doctor.
The secondary complications of uncontrolled blood sugar include increased risk of diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy and retinopathy. This can lead to diabetic non-healing wounds, which is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved indication and is covered by medical insurance plans.
An autoimmune condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, requiring lifelong insulin therapy.
A metabolic condition in which the body resists insulin or cannot make enough to control blood sugar.
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