I have diabetes and am considering ozone therapy. Are there any tests I should do before starting, and how do I know if it’s safe for me?
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I have diabetes and I’m considering ozone therapy, but I want to know if it’s actually safe and suitable for me. Are there any tests I should do first, and what kind of doctor should I consult?I’d also like to know if it can address the underlying problem or if it requires ongoing sessions and follow-ups.
It is a smart choice to check before you start. Ozone therapy can be used along with diabetes medicine, but for safety reasons, it needs to be tested. Here is what needs to be checked
The G6PD deficiency test is a very important safety test, as people with this condition can have a strong reaction to ozone.
A very high or unstable blood sugar that needs to be managed.
Diabetes can affect the kidneys. Kidney function and urine need to be checked.
Any blood clotting if you take aspirin or any blood thinners
In case of an overactive thyroid, ozone is a reason to avoid
Check for any sensation, wounds, and overall foot health.
Will ozone therapy fix the underlying problem? Ozone can help with circulation, reduce oxidative stress, and help healing. But it won’t fix insulin resistance or the root cause of Type 2 diabetes. It needs changes in the form of nutrition, movement, weight, and sleep. Ozone therapy is given in sessions, along with maintenance sessions if needed. The doctor decides the number based on your goals and response.
Suggested Tests
Before starting:
- G6PD test, as G6PD deficiencyHbA1c and fasting glucose
- Serum creatinine and eGFR
- Coagulation profile
- CBC
- TSH and free T4
- Urine routine
- Foot examinationBlood pressure
During ongoing sessions:
- Blood glucose checks before and after each session
- CBC at regular intervals
- HbA1c every three months,
How Clinic Living Plus Can Help
At CLP, ozone therapy is a part of the diabetes reversal programme after a complete safety check.
A functional medicine doctor will consult you, as they understand both diabetes and ozone therapy, and can provide a coordinated plan.
Complete pre-therapy testing of G6PD, blood sugar, kidney function, clotting, thyroid, and HbA1c.
Blood glucose is tested before and after each session.
A plan treating the root cause summarising personalised nutrition, strength training, GlucoFlow IV drip and lifestyle changes to improve insulin sensitivity.
Regular follow-ups to review progress and adjust the ozone session and diabetes plan accordingly.
We don’t believe in keeping you on medication forever with endless sessions. The plan is to work on improving your blood sugar so much that you require less support and medicine.
Lifestyle & Nutrition Tips
- Maintain a window for meals and medication before you consider any new therapy.
- Eat a well-balanced diet with high protein and fiber, and fewer refined carbs.
- Take note of the post-meal glucose reading to see what food your body handles well.
- Regular walks, strength training, and building muscle are important in diabetes.
- Keep a check on your foot health and be hydrated. In case of wounds or changes in sensation, consult your doctor.
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