Our Diabetes Crisis

In January, the American Diabetic Association reported that 25.8 million people have diabetes and 79 million people are prediabetic. The current cost of diabetes is  $213 billion ... that's fight folks, BILLION! The current estimate predicts that by 2034 diabetes will double and the cost will top a whopping $450 billion.

Complications of diabetes include blindness, kidney disease, high blood pressure, amputation, heart disease, stroke and now what researchers are calling type 3 diabetes or Alzheimers. Diabetes destroys small blood vessels and affects every system, organ and tissue in the body.

Our current use of medication has its pitfalls in that it increases the chances of heart disease and other various complications. What was once considered to be an adult affliction is now being seen in teenagers and in some cases even children.

What is most alarming is that type 2 diabetes is not only reversable but preventable. Lifestyle management, diet, nutrition and supplementation can help manage blood sugar issues and reduce or eliminate complications from the devistating affects of diabetes.

If you have any questions regarding diabetes or any other health issues, you can contact Dr. Westby at Wellspring or submit questions to this blog.

Wishing you abundant health.

Dr. W