“Can naturopathy help in preventing diabetes in a person?”
I have a family history of diabetes and I have seen my parents struggle with the disease all their life. So, I want to prevent it from developing within me. So far, so good, but I want to know about the options that I have. Can naturopathic medicine help me in preventing this disease for myself?
14 Answers
Hello, naturopathic medical care often includes lifestyle changes and key nutrients that improve health and reduce risk for many health conditions and diseases, including diabetes. In this way, yes, it can prevent diseases and restore health. How well and how long a person follows preventive recommendations often is the biggest factor in the success of the prevention or disease reversal.
Absolutely! Prevention is truly where naturopathic medicine shines! In regards to diabetes specifically, there are several diet and lifestyle interventions that can be implemented to help decrease risk and disease.
Dr. Kryzia Olsen
Dr. Kryzia Olsen
Yes, naturopathic medicine can help with diabetes and get blood sugar into an optimal balance.
Yes, with alpha lipoic acid and Chromium.
Dr. Liz Naturally
Dr. Liz Naturally
Yes it can help prevent the disease from manifesting. Our approach is looking at the whole person and then finding the root cause of issues. It may just start with your diet
Naturopathic medicine is a great option to prevent those chronic disorders. You need to find a naturopathic doctor who specializes in that area.
Yes! It absolutely can as long as the patient is willing to do their part. In fact, those with type 2 diabetes can often times reverse their diabetes if they work with the right Naturopathic doctor. Glad to hear you are staying clear of it so far! Keep up the good work.
Absolutely. And understanding your genetics is even more important. Check out mthfrsupport.com.au and mthfrgenesupport as this is where we discuss genetics and genetic susceptibility. regards carolyn
Genetics are a part of what you are talking about, but the larger question is, are you as an individual going to take charge of your life and health status? Many patients have been conditioned to give their power away and rely on so-called "authorities" to address their medical and emotional issues. Many of the patients that I see in our clinic research the symptoms and issues they are going through, whether it is catastrophic illness or high blood sugars. They get multiple opinions, seek out integrative clinicians, and go forward with in-depth research looking for answers. Two wonderful books I recommend would be The End of Diabetes by Dr. J. Fuhrman and The Pre-Diabetes Diet Plan by Hilliary Wright. This is the way I put myself into remission from a grave prognosis with cancer all over my liver and lungs. Good luck!
Rolando P. Garcia
Naturopathic Physician
Yes, in most cases better than the conventional medicine treatment with metformin (glucophage). There are natural supplementation that directly acts on pancreatic cells and liver enhancing the natural affinity of your body’s insulin to blood glucose to used intracellularly, lowering your plasma/blood glucose levels and hemoglobin A1C.
Truman Berst
Naturopathic Physician
Yes, diabetes can be reversed in between 2 and 8 weeks.
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Yes. Naturopathic medicine can help assist you with preventing diabetes. It is much easier (and cheaper too!) to make lifestyle changes to prevent a disease than to reverse a disease, plus type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease. Diet/nutrition is very important when reversing or preventing diabetes.
My friend, the easiest answer is to just once again say yes to your question. But that is not what you are looking for, so please take into consideration that at any moment, thousands of chemical reactions are taking place within our bodies, & all these reactions are having a purpose, & that purpose is to sustain life.
The term "energy metabolism" is referring to the hundreds of chemical reactions involved with the break down, synthesis, & the transformation of the energy yielding nutrients. The metabolic pathways are working together in a complex way to maintain a steady supply of energy in a form which needs to be synthesized. Our bodies run at the microscopic level.
The story to tell about carbohydrate metabolism is really the story of glucose, as all carbohydrates are eventually transformed into glucose. Glucose enters into our cells by what is called Facilitated-diffusion, & this process is greatly enhanced by insulin, as insulin is actually received onto the receptor sites on the cellular membrane, which goes on to activate the GLUTs transporters, which is actually how the glucose gets into the cell. The cell has to change shape to allow this big molecule within.
These transporters have to be made by the cell through expression of the genes, & if the cell is not in need of the energy source, it will decrease the production of the transporters so that the glucose cannot get into the cell; it is not needed, so the glucose stays within the bloodstream, raising blood glucose levels as the cells are not in need of the energy source. They do not want it, so they reduce the amount of transporters that they are synthesizing to control the amount of glucose coming in, & the glucose stays within the bloodstream.
Physical activity plays a significant role in controlling diabetes. During exercise, cellular uptake of glucose for the working muscles increases dramatically as the working muscles are in need of the glucose. They will use it, so they take it up into the cell from the bloodstream, reducing the blood sugar levels.
Let's take into account fiber. Fiber-rich carbohydrates, well, fiber cannot be digested. We do not have enzymes to break it down, so it goes through the intestinal intact, absorbing excess sugars & toxins, removing them, & preventing their absorption into the bloodstream. Every gram of fiber potentially absorbs 7 calories of sugar, inhibiting its absorption into the bloodstream. So, simply focusing on increasing your fiber intake, eating lower sugar fruits, berries, & veggies, & increasing your physical activity is a great start. Increasing your muscle mass will increase the metabolism, as muscle is an active tissue, even at rest. This would be the next step. I hope this helps.
The term "energy metabolism" is referring to the hundreds of chemical reactions involved with the break down, synthesis, & the transformation of the energy yielding nutrients. The metabolic pathways are working together in a complex way to maintain a steady supply of energy in a form which needs to be synthesized. Our bodies run at the microscopic level.
The story to tell about carbohydrate metabolism is really the story of glucose, as all carbohydrates are eventually transformed into glucose. Glucose enters into our cells by what is called Facilitated-diffusion, & this process is greatly enhanced by insulin, as insulin is actually received onto the receptor sites on the cellular membrane, which goes on to activate the GLUTs transporters, which is actually how the glucose gets into the cell. The cell has to change shape to allow this big molecule within.
These transporters have to be made by the cell through expression of the genes, & if the cell is not in need of the energy source, it will decrease the production of the transporters so that the glucose cannot get into the cell; it is not needed, so the glucose stays within the bloodstream, raising blood glucose levels as the cells are not in need of the energy source. They do not want it, so they reduce the amount of transporters that they are synthesizing to control the amount of glucose coming in, & the glucose stays within the bloodstream.
Physical activity plays a significant role in controlling diabetes. During exercise, cellular uptake of glucose for the working muscles increases dramatically as the working muscles are in need of the glucose. They will use it, so they take it up into the cell from the bloodstream, reducing the blood sugar levels.
Let's take into account fiber. Fiber-rich carbohydrates, well, fiber cannot be digested. We do not have enzymes to break it down, so it goes through the intestinal intact, absorbing excess sugars & toxins, removing them, & preventing their absorption into the bloodstream. Every gram of fiber potentially absorbs 7 calories of sugar, inhibiting its absorption into the bloodstream. So, simply focusing on increasing your fiber intake, eating lower sugar fruits, berries, & veggies, & increasing your physical activity is a great start. Increasing your muscle mass will increase the metabolism, as muscle is an active tissue, even at rest. This would be the next step. I hope this helps.
Yes, licensed Naturopathic physicians are well trained in natural medicine approaches to prevent diabetes. I applaud you for looking ahead and searching for preventive methods in order to prevent diabetes from occurring. Through nutritional and lifestyle counseling your ND will work with you in planning and implementing a safe and effective program of prevention. Best of health in your path.
