Living with diabetes can be difficult. Constant hunger accompanied by debilitating fatigue caused by glucose imbalance makes day-to-day tasks seem out of reach. Some other symptoms include an unquenchable thirst, frequent urination, vision problems like glaucoma, and impaired wound healing that makes even the smallest wounds a potentially life-altering event that can weigh on an individual. Although there is no known cure for the disease, there are ways to combat its symptoms. Diet changes and weight loss are the conventional methods, but even those can be out of reach for many struggling with diabetes.
Applying atmospheric pressure around a patient has a multitude of benefits. These can include but are not limited to, reducing inflammation, introducing oxygen into the blood plasma, and reducing pain. Even in diabetic patients who experience poor circulation, the highly oxygenated blood plasma delivers vital oxygen to tissues all throughout the body even in areas where circulation is the poorest. More oxygen in those tissues helps to alleviate symptoms of neuropathy and prevent tissue necrosis from starting.
How does HBOT help a diabetic person?
As several studies have shown, HBOT is a successful recovery tool because it:
- Increased Energy – Supplying the mitochondria with more oxygen directly results in an increased amount of cellular energy (ATP) needed to heal wounds, and improve well-being
- Improved kidney function – Improved Glomerular filtration Rate, or improved kidney function, has been seen in type 3 diabetes patients during and immediately after HBOT. Although this is not a long term solution, a healthy lifestyle is recommended to maintain this benefit
- Reducing glucose in the blood – HBOT initiates hypoglycemia, however, should this become a contraindication, a pre-treatment dose of glucose is required
- Anti-inflammatory – HBOT has been shown to reduce inflammation after just one treatment, which increases circulation by reducing pressure on the vascular system
- Reduction in the hardening of arteries and plaque – Atherosclerosis (cholesterol buildup in the bloodstream) markers have been shown to be significantly reduced during and immediately following HBOT treatment
- Improved balance of insulin and glucose – After three sessions, HBOT has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity
At Elevate Care, we can successfully treat patients struggling with diabetes. Give us a call for more details about our HBOT protocol for diabetes, and to book your first treatment. Our state-of-the-art clinic features knowledgeable staff, a relaxing environment, and comfortable hyperbaric chambers. We’d love to answer your questions and look forward to working with you.