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Diabetes is a disease of impaired carbohydrate metabolism, which results from inadequate production or utilization of the hormone insulin. This vital substance is necessary to convert food into energy, by facilitating the transfer of glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into the body’s cells. Of the 16 million people in the United States with diabetes, most have a genetic predisposition to the disease.

Therapeutic massage can greatly help people who are suffering from diabetes…    Tucson massage

Relaxation: By calming the nervous system, massage can bring a much-needed rest and an assuring sense of well-being to the body. Skillfully applied touch can have a profound effect on body chemistry, decreasing the production of stress hormones, with resulting beneficial effects to blood sugar levels.

Circulation: Improved circulation allows for more efficient uptake of insulin by the cells. Circulation is often impaired in diabetics due to the damaging effects of elevated blood sugar levels on the cells of the body. Massage of the hands and feet can be particularly beneficial.

Studies have shown that massage therapy tends to lower blood sugar levels by approximately 20 to 40 points, other factors being equal. Occasionally extreme changes in blood sugar have been noted, as much as 100-point increase or decrease in an hour.

Are you presently diagnosed with either Diabetes I or Diabetes II?  Then consider therapeutic massage as part of your diabetes management regime.  Call Peaceful Spirit Massage and Wellness Centers today – 520-320-1953 and ask for a therapist who specializes in massage therapy for diabetes.

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