Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes glucose, a key energy source. It occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it properly, leading to high blood sugar. Over time, this can cause serious complications, like heart, kidney, eye, and nerve damage. Managing diabetes is essential to prevent these issues. Whether you have Type 1 (lack of insulin production) or Type 2 (insulin resistance), understanding and managing the condition is crucial. With the right lifestyle changes and support, you can live a healthy, fulfilling life.

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What is root cause medicine, and how does it apply to diabetes treatment?

Root cause medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying factors contributing to a condition, rather than just managing symptoms. In the case of diabetes, this approach involves assessing lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, stress levels, and genetic predispositions. By understanding and modifying these root causes, we aim to improve insulin sensitivity, regulate blood sugar levels, and ultimately reduce or eliminate the need for medication.

How long does it take to see improvements in diabetes symptoms with root cause medicine?

The timeline for improvement varies depending on individual circumstances, including the severity of the condition, adherence to recommended lifestyle changes, and the specific root causes identified. Many patients start to notice positive changes within a few weeks to a few months, such as better blood sugar control and increased energy levels.

Can root cause medicine eliminate the need for diabetes medication?

Root cause medicine aims to reduce or eliminate the need for medication by addressing underlying issues. Many individuals achieve sufficient improvement in their condition to significantly lower their medication dosage or even discontinue it altogether.

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“Best doctors ever! If you are looking for solutions to health problems or interested in preventative measures. This is the place to go. Dr. Torres and his staff are THE best. They are caring, compassionate, knowledgeable and attentive. Try them out you won’t be disappointed!”

Eddie R.

“Although I am a new patient of the Institute for Functional Health, I couldn’t be more satisfied with my decision to seek them out and chose them to help attain my goal to be in the best optimal health possible at the age of 55. After some lab work and consultation, they had a plan for me to start this journey and explained how we would tackle this process. Eric Salinas was extremely knowledgeable as was the rest of the team led by Dr. Torres. I am excited to get started and see results knowing that Eric Salinas is there to back me up with any questions I may have during this journey.”

Emma T.

“I feel like I get much better care at the Institute for Functional Health than from my regular doctors. Much better. Dr.Salinas seems to actually care about me and my health. He is very knowledgeable and welcomes emails with my questions. He set me up with a personal contact with one of the trainers when I had difficulty with some of the exercises on the app. I am regaining my health day by day.”

Charles C.

“Dr. Torres has worked hard to help me reach my health goals. Only one major one left, but resounding success with all the rest. He listens and has good insight in how to get our bodies to respond.”

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