Diabetes has been called a worldwide epidemic. According to the American Diabetes Association, 20.8 million people in the United States, 7% of the population have been diagnosed with diabetes. They also report that an estimated 62 million other Americans have diabetes, but don't know it.
The complications that accompany diabetes such as neuropathy are often painful. Being able to cope is influenced by the control of pain.
Diabetes can be a debilitating disease, and the added stresses of daily monitoring and self medicating can increase the burden on the body. Diabetics are at risk for depression at a rate of four times the normal population. Massage will usually increase a person's feeling of well being which has a positive medical effect on the diabetic which is reason enough to get pampered.
Diabetes massage has the following benefits:
1. Increases blood circulation and nutrition to your feet. Increasing circulation will ensure that the benefits of antibiotics to your lower extremities where they are needed.
2. Greater mobility in the body. Decreases stiffness and soreness in the extremities.
3. Improve skin condition which helps the skin look younger and healthier.
4. Decrease stiffness and tightness in muscles.
5. Prevent injury due to mobility issues. Some diabetics have very little feeling in their feet.
6. Diabetes massage is relaxing and the diabetic feels less tired. Being able to sleep well is a necessity gor diabetics.
7. Prevents injury and increases the ability to function in daily life. With no feeling in the extremities, it is hard to judge obstacles.
8. It can prevent the loss of your extremities to amputation!