DIABETES & CHI HEALTH

More than 16 million Americans have diabetes...and they're joined by an estimated 100 to 120 million others internationally.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Usually the body uses glucose (a type of sugar) to fuel the body...but in diabetics, the glucose accumulates in the bloodstream (hyperglycemia) and passes through the body without being used for energy or growth.

Warning signs

Two of the major symptoms of diabetes are circulatory losses and edema...both are positively impacted by the use of chi health devices. The American Diabetes Association uses the acronyms DIABETES and CAUTION to help identify the warning signs of diabetes.

Risks of diabetes

damage to almost every organ system in the body
heart disease and stroke
kidney damage (nephropathy)
eye damage (retinopathy, glaucoma, and/or cataracts)
nerve damage (neuropathy)
limb amputations

Diabetes very often causes major circulation problems. It is not uncommon for a person with diabetes to have no sense of the bottom of their feet. As we age, the feet are the first area to lose circulation, since they are the furthest part of our body from the heart.

The best option for avoiding circulatory nightmares is to massage the feet on a regular basis. An electrical massager is the best, because it can vibrate at a frequency no hands could maintain. For that reason we recommend massagers and especially a chi machine.

Because chi health devices increase circulation, they are especially effective at minimizing the risks of nerve damage and limb amputations. Complications can be avoided if diabetes is diagnosed early and treated to keep blood glucose levels under control.

How do I know if I have diabetes?

The American Diabetes Association has some guidelines for determining whether you have...or are at risk for...diabetes.

Treating diabetes

follow nutritional (and as necessary, weight loss) guidelines
exercise your body without putting undue exertion on the heart
follow your medical practitioner's advice regarding use of drugs or other supplements

Chi health devices gently exercise the body and often reduce or normalize blood pressure.

More about the benefits of chi health devices for diabetics

“I have been a proponent of lymphatic massage for a decade now. The problem has been having a way for my patients to access this type of massage. Now, I just have them get on the Swing Master here at the office, or they purchase one for themselves. I have seen dramatic results, from reduction in cancerous tumors to alleviation of back pain to healthier feet and hands in my diabetic patients. Thank you for making this unit available in America.”
Dr. Paul Diablo, M.D.

One of our customers in Seattle just ordered a third chi health device for a friend. Her chi health device has enabled her to lose 8 lbs, and has given her the energy to keep up with 16-year-old daughter. She's struggled with poor circulation since she was a child due to diabetes, but she swears the chi health device has given her a new lease on life!

Other resources

Keeping Well with Diabetes
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Diabetes Warning Signs

The American Diabetes Association uses the acronyms DIABETES and CAUTION to help identify the major warning signs of diabetes. Drowsiness Itching A family history of diabetes Blurred vision Excessive weight Tingling, numbness, or pain in extremities Easy fatigue Skin infection, slow healing of cuts and scratches,especially on the feet Other signs are: Constant urination Abnormal thirst Unusual hunger The rapid loss of weight Irritability Obvious weakness and fatigue Nausea and vomiting

How Do I Know If I Have Diabetes?

For people without symptoms, the American Diabetes Association recommends a simple screening test for type 2 (adult onset) diabetes every 3 years starting at age 45. People who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes may need earlier and/or more frequent screening. You're at increased risk if you: are obese (more than 20% above desirable body weight) have a close relative with type 2 diabetes belong to a high-risk ethnic group (African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-American, or Pacific Islander) have had gestational diabetes, or have delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds have high blood pressure have abnormal blood lipid levels(cholesterol and triglycerides) have previously had higher-than-normal blood glucose levels (in the "gray area" between normal and diabetic levels)

How Do I Know If I Have Diabetes?

For people without symptoms, the American Diabetes Association recommends a simple screening test for type 2 (adult onset) diabetes every 3 years starting at age 45.

People who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes may need earlier and/or more frequent screening. You're at increased risk if you:

are obese (more than 20% above desirable body weight)
have a close relative with type 2 diabetes
belong to a high-risk ethnic group(African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-American, or Pacific Islander)
have had gestational diabetes, or have delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds
have high blood pressure
have abnormal blood lipid levels (cholesterol and triglycerides)
have previously had higher-than-normal blood glucose levels (in the "gray area" between normal and diabetic levels)