Diabetes Type II
Diabetes: The Silent Epidemic of Modern Times
Diabetes, with its far-reaching consequences, has fast emerged as one of the most pressing health challenges of our age. Encompassing variations from Type 1 to Type 2 and gestational diabetes, this condition affects more than just sugar metabolism – it can influence every function in your body.
Do you find yourself constantly thirsty, frequently urinating, or battling unexplained fatigue? These might be subtle nudges from your body, signaling a possible diabetic tendency.
Is This You?
Are you often burdened by inexplicable fatigue, even with adequate rest?
Does your thirst seem insatiable, paired with frequent restroom visits?
Have you been told that “your sugar is a bit on the higher side” but didn’t think much of it or your doctor said “it’s still in a reasonable range”?
Such experiences often denote an underlying blood sugar instability that warrants attention.
Decoding Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes Symptoms
While symptoms can vary based on the type of diabetes, common signs include:
- Increased thirst and urination
- Sudden weight changes without changing diet or exercise
- Persistent hunger, even after meals
- Fatigue and irritability
- Sleep issues and mood swings
- Vision disturbances or recurrent infections
The Conventional Approach to Diabetes
In mainstream medicine, the conventional approach gravitates towards artificially controlling glucose levels using medications like Metformin, or insulin injections.
While these interventions might help regulate blood sugar levels when people are in a life-threatening situations, they often fall short in addressing the myriad contributing factors behind the disorder that most diabetes doctors miss.
People are often told that type 2 diabetes treatment is standard and it requires medications that they will have to take for the rest of their lives.
The Functional Medicine Approach To Diabetes
Within the Functional Medicine model, pre-diabetes and diabetes is understood to be a mitochondrial disease, not just about what you eat or don’t eat.
This means glucose is unable to get into your cell, therefore staying in the blood stream continuing to raise blood sugars.
Therefore, we address the root cause of why glucose isn’t able to get into the cell. There are many reason why glucose can not get into your cell, such as:
- Environmental Toxins
- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
- Infections
- Mold
- Disglycemia
- and more
At Vaughan Vitality Wellness our approach is different because of our treatment model. Thus, we design an individualized plan based off of your needs and your goals. This make our approach different and able to better serve you in a more natural way.
We employ a comprehensive plan to reverse diabetes by looking beyond mere A1c levels and just relying on medication. We use natural diabetes treatments including nutrient-rich dietary changes, targeted supplementation, stress-reducing practices, detox, and easy-to-follow exercise regimens.
The objective? More than just a diabetes management plan, we aim for holistic well-being, setting the stage for long-term health and vitality.
If you yearn for a holistic approach to your well-being, it may be time to work with a functional medicine diabetes expert who can get to the root cause of your health issues.
Schedule Discovery Consult
Are you looking for a diabetes specialist near you? Our patient coordinator is on standby, happy to assist and clarify any questions you might have to determine if our comprehensive approach is right for you.
Click here to schedule your free discovery consult or call our office at 714.434.9355.
About Vaughan Vitality Wellness
Pioneering a transformative approach to diabetes treatment options, Dr. Kristi Vaughan DC, BCN, IFMCP, B.S. at Vaughan Vitality Wellness blends integrative & functional medicine insights with advanced diagnostic tools. We prioritize deciphering and treating the root causes of your symptoms and helping patients resolve diabetes without lifelong dependence on drugs.
Diabetes Success Stories
“My wife sees Dr. Vaughan, in which she continued telling me I need to go see her to get help with my diabetes. She had seen me struggle with it for 10 years. I am only 54 years old, my health started to deteriorate. I finally went to have a visit with Dr. Vaughan. I was really impressed by her knowledge and her approach. My A1C was 10.4. Immediately in the program my fasting blood sugars started dropping. My head wasn’t as foggy and I wanted to go work out because I had more energy. She ran diagnostic test and discovered I also had a thyroid issue. After working with her and doing as she asked my A1C is now 5.2 on no medications. My thyroid is back in balance. I have my life back. Thank you Dr. Vaughan.” –Tim L
“I have been treated by Dr. Vaughan for the past 10 months for weight loss and control of my diabetes. She has been very helpful and informative by teaching me a new way of eating (not dieting) that has helped me loose 45 pounds and drop my A1C from 7.2 to pre-diabetes levels, currently 5.8. She has listened well to my personal circumstances and taught me ways to handle them. The extensive testing she coordinated has found several foods that I have sensitivities to that other doctors had told me to eat. Her personalized program has been very effective and I recommend her to any one trying to get their diabetes under control!” –David S.
“I have been on thyroid medications for almost 20 years and on diabetic medications for 15 years. It seems that the medications continue to increase, while my symptoms worsened. I have rheumatoid arthritis, with pain through out my body, fatigue and feeling not as sharp as I was in the past. I began to see Dr. Vaughan and within a few weeks I noticed an increase in energy. My diabetic medications began to drop. My weight began to drop. I have fought losing weight all my life due to my thyroid issues. My A1C was 8.9 when I started, with three different diabetic medications, high doses of statin medications and 150 mg thyroid medications. Six months later I am proud to say I have more energy than ever. I lost 35 pounds. My A1C is at 5.6 and off all diabetes medications, off my statin medication and my thyroid medication dropped down to 25 mg. Dr. Vaughan helped me realize I also have auto-immune thyroid, and how to control my auto-immune flare ups from happening. If you want to be healthy or get support out of your disease to a better place, go to Dr. Vaughan. Stop waiting. Your health will only get worse if you don’t address it.” – Karen C.
At Vaughn Vitality Wellness, we promise to put you first — by treating you with respect and providing the holistic medical attention you need. Our team excels at discovering the root cause of your medical condition. Our treatment approaches can help prevent disease and, in some cases, reverse illness.