I'm 49 and have diabetes. Is ozone therapy safe for me?
The question, asked by a man aged 45 to 59
I've been managing diabetes for a while and recently came across ozone therapy while looking into other ways to support my health. I'm curious about it, but I'm not sure whether having diabetes changes the risks or whether it could interfere with my current treatment. I don't want to try anything without understanding whether it's appropriate for me. What should I discuss with a doctor before considering ozone therapy?
It’s a good thing to consider. While ozone therapy can be safe for diabetic patients, there are a few things to consider:
If the diabetes is well controlled, in case of high or unstable blood sugar, it needs to be managed.
The diabetes medicine and blood thinners need to be checked, as Ozone therapy can affect blood sugar and even lead to bleeding risk.
Diabetes can affect kidney, heart, and eye health, so these need to be reviewed.
G6PD deficiency is one of the genetic conditions and also one of the important reasons why ozone therapy may not be safe.
If you have an overactive thyroid, it is better to avoid ozone therapy.
Now ozone therapy is believed to improve the flow of oxygen and blood. It helps reduce oxidative stress and helps heal any wound. Hence, it is also studied for diabetic foot ulcers. It supports diabetes care, it is not a complete replacement for existing medicine or lifestyle changes.
Suggested Tests
- HbA1c, fasting glucose and post-meal glucose
- Kidney function with eGFR
- Liver function tests and lipid profile
- CBC, to check for anaemia
- G6PD test, as G6PD deficiency
- Coagulation profile,
- TSH
- ECG
- A review of current diabetes medications and any blood thinners
How Clinic Living Plus Can Help
At CLP, we proceed with ozone therapy after a full diagnosis, and we make sure it works with your diabetes care, not against it.
We perform a full safety check, including your blood sugar, liver and kidney function, health history, G6PD, and any clotting tests.
Our doctors review your current medicine and any blood thinners and adjust timing if needed.
The ozone therapy is provided by our trained nurse practitioners under doctor supervision, while keeping a check of blood sugar before and after the session.
Our diabetes reversal program works on nutrition, exercise, GlucoFlow IV drip, and any lifestyle changes.
With our disease reversal programme, we have seen clients reduce their medication by an average of 70%
Regular monitoring to check HbA1c and other key markers is tracked over time.
Ozone therapy can be a useful addition. But it works best as part of the whole plan for your blood sugar and long-term health.
Lifestyle & Nutrition Tips
- Keep track of your fasting and post-meal glucose for a couple of days, along with some lifestyle changes.
- If you are medically fit, take a 10-minute walk after each meal so the muscles can use the blood glucose.
- Keep your diet protein- and fiber-rich, and limit carbs and avoid refined carbs. This diet helps you stay full while providing all essential nutrients without an insulin spike.
- Include strength training if medically permitted, as maintaining muscles in diabetes is extremely important, as it helps with glucose disposal and insulin sensitivity.
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