About Richmond Diabetes & Chiropractic
Definition
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a multi-system disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar). It results in both acute and chronic issues like mobility, headaches, and neuromusculoskeletal issues. Type-2 diabetes or adult-onset diabetes represents the most common form of the disease. Chiropractors recognize these complications and can help diabetic patients with musculoskeletal issues. (1)
Description
Mobility is a concern for diabetics. Richmond diabetic patients wants to keep it, but some diabetics are limited in their mobility. Let’s consider the statistics: Diabetic subjects are more likely to use a mobility aid than control subjects: 7 versus 2% used a wheelchair regularly, 7 vs. 3% a frame, and 33 vs. 26% a walking stick. Generally, 46% of diabetic subjects required the use of some form of mobility aid compared to just 31% of control subjects. (4) Many are overweight or obese, 54% in one study. (5) 22% are physically inactive, 17.4% are smokers, 18% report having hypertension, and 19.6% report high cholesterol. (6) That’s where chiropractic care may help.
Coordination of care amongst healthcare providers like chiropractic physicians and primary care physicians is a beginning. Each provides words of encouragement on how to manage diabetes as well as the best their professions have to offer.
Contact Johnson Chiropractic today to make chiropractic a part of your overall diabetes care and discuss how chiropractic care may augment your diabetes care plan positively.