- WellnessRising Acupuncture Massage Clinic#107, 8708-155 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5R 1W2
(East Entrance)
#107, 15508 87 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5R 4G5
(South Entrance)(780) 667-7780
diabetes
Acupuncture for Diabetes
More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90 percent of them have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Type 2 diabetes, while its exact cause is unknown, develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Because of this, treatment often involves taking “insulin sensitizers” or medication that helps the body increase its sensitivity and therefore ability to process insulin, keeping the blood sugar from getting too low. Unfortunately, this medication often causes side effects, including weight gain and anemia. continue reading