Diabetes – Type II
By Doreen Lewis, D.C., C.C.N.,
D.A.B.C.I., D.A.C.B.N.

Type II diabetes runs rampant in San Antonio. This “adult onset” variety is now even affecting our youth. Young men with breasts & girls starting their periods early are signs that something is not quite right. More commonly known signs predisposing one to diabetes are polycystic ovaries and gestational diabetes. Elevated glucose causes elevated estrogen in men, elevated testosterone and estrogen in women and elevated insulin levels in both sexes. Elevated insulin levels tells the body to store fat and to block serotonin, which causes depression.

Genetic predisposition to diabetes can be checked by doing an Immuno Genomic Profile. This test can detect the gene that puts us at risk for developing the disease. In particular, the TH-2 Cytokine IL-6. Though there are several genes that can influence the immune system, this is the one that predisposes a person to adult onset diabetes, metabolic dysglycemia (blood glucose imbalances) and a high risk of coronary artery disease.

If you are positive for this gene, all is not lost. The body turns this gene on and can turn it off. There are four areas of concern and treatment in true holistic care.

The first area is diet. This includes a full blood chemistry, Hgb-A1c, CBC with differential and thyroid profile with TSH. This allows the practitioner to identify any insufficient nutrients like zinc, magnesium or various enzymes. It also insures there are no other involvements of the thyroid, liver, etc. Hormone checks can reveal an imbalance of progesterone, testosterone, estrogen, DHEA and cortisol, which can alter blood glucose. Finally, food allergies can cause blood glucose swings, and they do!

Structural concerns are also very important. Every diabetic has subluxations at C5 (in the neck) and at T5, 6 and 7 (between the shoulder blades), the nerve supply for the pancreas. There are often more, but by adjusting out these areas, even insulin dependent diabetics can usually lower their doses. This is called a somatovisceral (vertebral/spinal to organ nerve supply) relationship. Under the heading of structural, of course, has to come exercise. For a beginner, the formula, 170 less the age, is where one needs to try to get one’s pulse, sustained for twenty minutes, at least three times per week.

Electromagnetically, you need water - not coffee, tea, whiskey or soda – water! If you don’t have enough water, you can’t be healthy. Beside that, diabetics run a high risk of kidney problems. These problems can be exacerbated by caffeine, which causes a release of even more insulin, of which, type II’s already have too much. Acupuncture can also help stabilize blood glucose. Stomach, bladder and spleen points can be used in stubborn cases. Since it’s almost impossible to find two acupuncturists that will treat the same points, with oriental medicine, we use electromagnetic graphs of “tsing points” using a computerized “Ryodoraku exam”. This tells us which points can be used to balance the meridians and is completely reproducible. No matter who does the exam, the same points will show up on the patient and can be corrected.

Don’t wait until you are tested positive for diabetes. Test your genes and make the necessary corrections. This could save your eyesight, your kidneys, your nervous and immune systems and can even be the trigger for osteoporosis.

Fear is an emotion that can often be associated with diabetes and blood sugar swings. As a Christian, I understand the importance of Christ’s perfect love that does cast out all fear. I recommend my patients find positive scriptures in the Bible, New or Old Testament. I recommend they write these scriptures out on flash cards and speak them when their emotions feel compromised. For example, Isaiah 54:14, “In righteousness I will be established… I have nothing to fear.”