Allan M. Spiegel M.D. - RSD Therapy

High blood sugar destroys the body in a number of ways, including neuropathy (nerves), retinopathy (eyes), nephropathy (kidneys), and atherosclerotic disease (heart and blood vessel). How chronically elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) causes so much damage is not completely understood. Researchers believe that glucose (sugar) becomes irreversibly bound into body proteins, stimulating the body to overproduce free radicals.

Popular media has talked quite a bit lately about the damage that free radicals do—in this case they target damage to the eyes, nerves, kidneys, and heart.

Of the long-term complications, neuropathy is one of the most common. Neuropathy refers to the pain, numbness, and reduced motor function diabetics often experience in their legs and feet. As a result of the neuropathy, they are more prone to unnoticed injury and infection.

Diabetic patients may have difficulty in healing, particularly for wounds of the feet and legs. This damage to the circulation in the lower extremeties means the body can't deliver needed oxygen and nutrients. The resulting infection and gangrene often require limb amputation. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy produces unparalleled results in cases of this nature and can eliminate the need for amputation.

Over the past 10 years, Allan M. Spiegel, M.D., has successfully treated many patients suffering diabetic neuropathy and non-healing wounds. To schedule an appointment to discuss what hyperbaric oxygen can do for you click here.