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Diabetes and Hyper- or Hypo-glycemia
A brief description The human body's primary energy source is glucose. Glucose is a by-product of the metabolic process and is carried to the cells by the bloodstream. A person's "blood sugar" is the measure of glucose present in the blood at a given time. Insulin is the hormone that "unlocks" the body's cells, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them (diabetes.org, Nov. 2007). When a person's body fails to produce insulin, and/or fails to use it properly, blood sugar levels can become extremely high (hyperglycemia). Diabetes is a disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia. Hypoglycemia occurs when a body's blood sugar becomes too low; this can be a side effect of diabetic medications, but does occur in non-diabetics as well. In most cases, these conditions can be controlled by closely planning and managing meals, getting regular exercise and properly using insulin or other medications when prescribed by a physician. How we can help If you've been diagnosed with one of the following conditions, there is an excellent chance that you can live a normal, active life if you responsibly manage your condition. However, you may feel that you need some extra support in making or keeping a management schedule that suits your lifestyle. Or maybe your difficulty lies in making the necessary lifestyle changes these health conditions can require. Perhaps you are wondering how to protect yourself from the side effects of diabetes, such as a compromised immune system, extreme fatigue or feelings of depression. Here at Immune Recovery and Wellness, P.C., we offer a wide array of programs and therapies targeted toward those who suffer from diabetes, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. We often work with our patients' health providers to ensure any prescribed treatment or therapy is safe and effective, tailoring every treatment to each patient's individual medical history and current medications. We invite you to browse this site to find out more about us and to hear testimonies from former and current patients. If you wish to further discuss your treatment options, or to schedule a consultation with our professional staff, please click here for our Contact Information page. For more information on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), please click here. To be taken directly to the Immune Recovery and Wellness home page, please click here. |
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Diabetes / Hypo- and Hyper-glycemia
Immune Recovery Clinic
