Q What stages does Korean medicine care for prediabetes go through?
A First we assess your condition through pulse diagnosis, consultation, and blood sugar numbers, then we proceed in order: clearing accumulated surplus → resolving stagnant circulation → reviving metabolism to restore the power to burn sugar on its own → stably maintaining weight loss and blood sugar. Diet and exercise management go alongside.
Detailed Answer
Because prediabetes has complex causes, we start by examining blood sugar and HbA1c numbers together with lifestyle habits. Then, while reducing the incoming burden through dietary control and exercise, we go through the process of clearing what has already accumulated and restoring metabolism. Regularly checking weight and blood sugar and adjusting the direction is the key to preventing progression to diabetes.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we approach it broadly in four stages: ① clear the surplus (phlegm-retention, blood stasis) and burden accumulated in the body, ② resolve stagnant circulation to revive the flow, ③ lift the fallen metabolism to restore the power to burn sugar on its own, and ④ stably maintain weight loss and blood sugar. Since where and how much has accumulated differs from person to person, we tailor the weight of each stage according to the pulse findings, improving blood sugar and weight together.
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