It’s likely that you know someone with diabetes – 34.2 million Americans suffer from type-2 diabetes (that’s about 1 in every 10 people). Another 88 million Americans – about 1 in 3 – have prediabetes, yet many don’t even know it. Being diagnosed with type-2 diabetes is often an earth-shattering moment in someone’s life. After receiving the diagnosis, many don’t even know where to begin, and several simply accept that they will have diabetes or take medication to control the disease forever.
Fortunately, that doesn’t need to be the case. We now know that type-2 diabetes can be reversed! All you need is the right treatment plan for your unique body. Read more about type-2 diabetes, the normal steps patients are typically told to take, and the life-changing services we offer:
What is Type-2 Diabetes?
Also known as adult onset diabetes, type-2 diabetes is a serious systemic condition that often develops in adults but is becoming more common in younger people, including children. This medical condition occurs when your pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or when your body has become resistant to insulin, allowing glucose to build up in the blood.
What Causes Type-2 Diabetes?
Many factors can contribute to the development of type-2 diabetes. Often, obesity and a poor diet are to blame, but that isn’t always the case. There are several hidden causes of type-2 diabetes, including the following:
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Diagnosed or undiagnosed thyroid conditions
- Food sensitivities
- Infections in the gut
- Poor liver function
- Toxins from food, water, and your environment
What results is a myriad of symptoms including fatigue, fluctuating blood levels, and unexplained weight loss or weight gain. Further down the road, you may also experience more widespread symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, blurred vision, neuropathy, and even more serious consequences like liver failure and kidney failure.
Common Steps You Can Take to Treat or Reverse Diabetes
Getting a type-2 diabetes diagnosis doesn’t need to be a life sentence. There are several ways you can begin taking your life back and treating – or even reversing – the condition, even without medication. Here are some common ways most people with type-2 diabetes can manage or reverse the condition:
- Improve your diet: Food is the true medicine for the body. Work toward improvement by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy sources of fat. Steer clear of processed, fried, carb-rich, or fast food.
- Get physical: The body was made to move. Start slowly with short, brisk walks, and try adding in some weight-bearing exercises a few times a week.
- Get plenty of sleep: We really can’t stress this enough. Shoot for 7-8 hours of sleep a night. Keeping and maintaining excellent sleep hygiene is essential in a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
- Stress less: We’ve mentioned a while ago that stress can indeed make you sick, so counteract it with diaphragmatic exercises, calming hobbies, yoga or tai chi, or even laughing at some funny videos.
Can You Reverse Type-2 Diabetes?
Yes, you can! If you follow the above tips, your condition should improve, but it might not to the extent that you want. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know exactly what your body needs and what you can do to feel your absolute best? That’s where The Wellness Connection comes in.
Instead of simply treating your symptoms, we dig down to find the true root of the problem. Our Team view how your organs and body systems work together and search for nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and specific organ dysfunction – possible causes that might otherwise be overlooked. Through thorough and thoughtful testing, we can discover the underlying cause of your type-2 diabetes. Once we find the answer, we can provide you with a treatment plan that truly works – a plan that will reverse your diabetes!
Count on The Wellness Connection
Imagine living without diabetes. Picture yourself full of energy and enthusiasm for life once more. We can help you achieve that dream through safe, holistic, and natural methods that have already worked for countless individuals who once suffered from type-2 diabetes. Call us today at (636) 978-0970 to begin moving down the road to success. While you wait, take our free online health evaluation!