Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Diabetes
Diabetes affects millions of people world-wide. With diabetes primarily affecting the small bloody vessels, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been demonstrated to stimulate angiogenesis to help ameliorate compromised blood flow and prevent organ failure. Research has shown that HBOT can lower bloody sugar levels by increasing cellular sensitivity to insulin and skeletal muscle reception of glucose. Furthermore, recent reports have provided evidence towards linking HBOT to regenerating pancreatic islets of Langerhans, thus potentially producing more insulin. HOBT is often beneficial in treating osteomyelitis and cellulitus, in addition to preventing systemic toxicity and permanent disability. With chronic diabetes, impaired circulation reduces wound healing capability and promotes ulcerations. HBOT increases the amount of oxygen available to ulcerated areas, leading to increased fibroblast activation.
Conclusion: “Studies have demonstrated the benefits of HBOT for diabetes with the following: -
Improve Blood Chemistry Profile with HBOT
Fasting Blood Sugar
Haemoglobin HbA1C
Lipid Profiles
Advance Glycemic Control with HOBT
Increases Pancreatic Islets of Langerhans
Improves Insulin Sensitivity
Increases Skeletal Muscle Reception of Glucose
Decrease Cardiovascular Risk with HBOT
Promotes Long-Term Blood Pressure Control
Attenuates Metabolic Syndrome
Reduces Risk of Sudden Heart Attack due to Ventricular Arrhythmias
Stimulate Angiogenesis and Reduce Inflammation with HOBT
Improves Brain Function and Reduces Risk of Stroke
Enhances Heart Function and Reduces Risk of Heart Attack
Reduces Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy
Decreases Risk of Diabetic Neuropathy
Minimises Risk of Diabetic Nephropathy
Combats Cellulitus
Ameliorate Neurological Conditions with HBOT
Proliferates Epithlialisation
Promotes Closure of Non-Healing Wounds
Ameliorates Ulcerations
Reduces Risk of Amputation
To Read further research - Can major amputation rates be decreased in diabetic foot ulcers with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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