Diabetes :
Diabetes Diabetes Mellitis is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, which affects how the body is able to use glucose for energy.
In order for cells to use glucose for energy, insulin must be present. In people with diabetes, the pancreas either produces little or no insulin (type 1), or the cells do not respond appropriately to the insulin that is produced (type 2 and gestational diabetes).
The three main types of diabetes are
* Type 1, also known as juvenile diabetes
* Type 2 diabetes
* Gestational diabetes (occurs in pregnant women during the pregnancy, but resolves after delivery)
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Blindness (eye reflex)
Tooth Decay (great toe)
Gum Disease (great toe)
Heart Disease (heart reflex)
Kidney Failure (kidney reflex)
Inability To Perform (reproductive organ reflexes)
Dilation and Constriction
(spine reflex, solar plexus reflex)
Neuropathy (all toe reflexes)
Swelling, Numbness (lymphatic reflexes) As you can see working the entire foot for Diabetes is essential because it affects the entire body.
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When your physician diagnoses diabetes, it is likely that he or she will suggest the following:
* Insulin (always in type 1 and sometimes in type 2)
* Monitoring blood sugar levels
* Oral medication (type 2)
The goal of all diabetic treatment is to normalize blood-glucose (sugar) levels as much as possible, and to minimize the following long-term complications of diabetes. How is Diabetes Treated?
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Lifestyle changes are also critical in diabetes management, and they are an expected part of a conventional medical care plan. Some changes include:
*Add Reflexology to your health regime ( it can reduce the congestion on the pancreas and help lower blood sugars)
* Healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, nutritious diet, minimizing simple and processed sugars
* Exercise
* Weight loss (if appropriate) or maintenance of a healthy weight How Can You Help Yourself Deal With Diabetes? When integrating therapeutic approaches to diabetes, all patients must recognize the importance of careful monitoring of blood glucose levels and potential side effects, as well as frequent communication with your medical care team.