Diabetes Management

 Diabetes Management Solutions | The Portuguese Naturopath
Unable to reach your blood sugar targets? Worried about developing diabetic complications? Feeling confused and overwhelmed? Taking a holistic and integrative approach can make a huge difference from having diabetes to living with diabetes in an empowered way!

Our Approach

Comprehensive Assessment

Thorough overview including a discussion your medical and family history, current medications and supplements, and conduct a focused physical exam. Laboratory investigations of certain biomarkers will be tracked over time to determine effectiveness of your personalized treatment plan.

Blood Sugar Trends & Analysis

This is all about taking a closer look at the macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fats) and how they impact blood sugar regulation, the impact of sleep deprivation on insulin resistance, the role of stress and cortisol, and how altogether they influence time spent in optimal range.

Personalized Treatment Plan

Nutritional recommendations in addition with botanical formulations and nutraceutical supplementation are discussed to improve glucose control, optimize insulin sensitivity, and prevent downstream complications.

Living with diabetes in an empowered way is about having the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively manage blood sugar levels, support your overall wellbeing, and feel in control of your health.

Diabetes is the abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates due to the body’s inability to produce or respond to insulin resulting in elevated sugar levels in the blood and urine. Risk of developing diabetes increases when you are or have:

Over 40 years old

Family history of Type 2 Diabetes

History of prediabetes and/or gestational diabetes

High Body Mass Index (BMI)

Elevated waist circumference ( > 88cm in woman and > 102cm in men )