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Diabetes Management and Natural Diabetes Treatments
Dr. Stacey Munro teaches diabetes diet management. The goal is not only to manage diabetes, but to reverse it. Of course, this only applies to type II diabetes and prediabetes. If you have type I diabetes, Dr. Munro can help you get better control of your blood sugar and improve your health outcomes, but you will need to continue insulin. Your body can not make adequate amounts and your cells will starve without it.
High blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity are improved on a diabetes diet. This can result in weight loss and may reduce the need for medication over time. To control or reverse diabetes naturally requires consistent dietary control, regular exercise, and weight loss. Dr. Munro provides treatments for prediabetes diabetes type II often without using medications. This does not mean that everyone can treat diabetes without medication. Sometimes people need life-long medication. It depends on how severe the diabetes is and the level to which someone can lower their blood sugar using diet and exercise alone. If you are willing to make consistent changes, Dr. Munro can work integratively to help you manage or reverse diabetes. This includes improving side effects of diabetes including neuropathy, slow wound healing, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease. She uses natural treatments which may sometimes replace, or augment current medication.
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by a loss of normal blood sugar regulation. As a result, blood sugar becomes abnormally high, a condition called “hyperglycemia.” High blood sugar damages the eyes, nerves, and the kidneys. It causes slow wound healing and impairs the immune system. Diabetes is also a risk factor in the development of cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
“Insulin resistance” and “prediabetes” often develop years before type II diabetes is diagnosed. The first symptom may be feelings of “hypoglycemia,” or low blood sugar, but there may be no symptoms at all. Dr. Munro diagnoses prediabetes early by evaluating blood tests and monitoring hemoglobin A1c, fasting insulin, and the ratio of triglycerides to HDL. One of the keys to diabetes management is to catch it early. Dr. Munro provides education regarding specific dietary and lifestyle changes and correcting common nutrient deficiencies that can help you control diabetes.
If you have 3 of the 5 following markers, you are at increased risk of developing type II diabetes:
- Waist circumference of 35” or greater for women and 40” or greater for men
- Elevated triglycerides
- Reduced HDL “good” cholesterol
- Elevated blood pressure
- Elevated fasting glucose
Diabetes Mellitus Is Categorized Into Three Main Types
- Type I diabetes is caused by destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It is an autoimmune disease. Type I diabetes management requires the use of insulin. However, strict dietary control helps to keep blood sugar properly regulated and will improve health outcomes.
- Type II diabetes (previously adult-onset diabetes) is caused by a diet high in refined carbohydrates such as sugar and high fructose corn syrup found in soda, and processed foods. Obesity and family history are strong risk factors.
- Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnancy and usually resolves at the end of pregnancy. Babies are typically born large, which may cause birth complications. Having gestational diabetes increases risk of developing diabetes type II later.
What Treatments for Diabetes are Available to Me?
Diabetes Diet Management
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Patient Testimonial
Dear Dr. Munro,
My health changed dramatically since I started visiting Dr. Munro. I was taking cholesterol medicine for approximately a year and was beginning to think that I would never stop taking it. In fact, my doctor wanted me to increase the dosage and that is when I decided it was time to take action. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about visiting a Naturopathic doctor, but I was “desperate to get off medicine”! Dr. Munro reviewed my blood work and noticed that I had elevated glucose levels also. She then set me in the right direction with some great meal plans and a few supplements. The result was that I stopped taking cholesterol medicine, lost some weight (which I needed to do), and most importantly, stopped a pre-diabetic condition that I was not even aware of! I am so grateful for all of her help!
P.H. Tolland, CT
Dear Dr. Munro,
I want to thank you for all of your help bringing down my Hg1c level with diet changes and supplements. I dropped from a 5.9 increased risk of diabetes range to a normal 5.6 range. I am working hard to follow your plan of exercise, diet, and various supplements to build my low bone density up as well. Your warmth and kindness make the journey to good health a pleasure.