Title : Diabetes reduction (pre-diabetes and type 2) with integrative medicine
Abstract:
The CDC also reports that 35% of the American population in 2023 were diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes Mellitus (PDM) via HbA1c testing and half of that population are also obese. Currently it is estimated that 59,500,000 American adults currently have obesity with PDM).1 The purpose of this session is to discuss current research on Integrative Medicine for both PDM and obesity reduction as a side-by-side comparison. Most recently a controlled pilot study for Obesity and PDM Reduction used ALCAT food allergen testing, nutritional counseling, showed a -1.1 BMI reduction and -12% HbA1c reduction in just six months.2 At the same time Metformin is now being accepted standard of care in treating PDM.
A previous longitudinal case/control study of food allergen elimination for obesity reduction (N=94) and all therapeutic groups showed a significant change in weight, BMI, BP, and waist circumference (P < 0.0001). A financial post-hoc examination of 20 subjects from the Experimental groups for 12 months beyond that
trial revealed a significant financial savings.3 Methods we will discuss the side-by-side treatments for Obesity and PDM reduction as we compare Holistic & Allopathic methods, to examine what the best Integrative treatment plan can be in primary care. We will also show comparable cases of patients (ages 17 to 75) who were treated with food allergen elimination plus the brief 2-minute Aerobic-surge exercises compared to patients treated with diet alone or metformin.
The financial savings will be discussed showing that Diabetes and Obesity reduction save an estimated $2,000/year in direct medical expenses and Pre-Diabetes Reduction reverses the pathway to a lifetime of over $80,000 expenses for treating T2D. This session will examine the paired, integrative methods as described in Dr. Willis’ book “LIFE CARE, Integrative Medicine to Improve Your Wellness.
