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Medford, MA 02155(781) 269-2849
Clinic Hours | Medford, MA
Mon Amesbury Tue 11am - 8pm Wed 11am - 8pm Thu Amesbury Fri 11am - 6pm Sat 9am - 2pm Sun Closed Other times available by appointment. Please email.
- Blake Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine5 Market Square Ste B6
Amesbury, MA 01913(781) 269-2849
Clinic Hours | Amesbury, MA
Mon 2pm - 8pm Thu 2pm - 8pm Other times available by appointment. Please email.
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Acupuncture for Diabetes
More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90 percent of them have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Type 2 diabetes, while its exact cause is unknown, develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Because of this, treatment often involves taking “insulin sensitizers” or medication that helps the body increase its sensitivity and therefore ability to process insulin, keeping the blood sugar from getting too low. Unfortunately, this medication often causes side effects, including weight gain and anemia. continue reading