Quick Reference Guide

Diabetes, Prediabetic Conditions, and Diabetic Complications

Blood Metabolism Disorder Major Signs and Symptoms Key LaboratoryTests Conventional Therapies Naturopathic Therapies
Naturopathic Therapies Weight loss High GlucoseHigh Glyc Hemoglobin High fructosamine levels Insulin Insulin
Diabetes Type II Obesity High glucoseHigh glyc Hemoglobin High fructosamine levels Sulfonylurea Biguanides Botanical medicine (xxxx, xxxxxx) low glycemic diet, chromium, vanadium sulfate, exercise
Hypoglycemia Irritable when missing meals None None Chromium, vanadium sulfate, botanical medicine (xxxxx, xxxx)
Hyperinsulinemia Acanthosis nigracans (darkening of the skin)Obesity High insulin levels, possibly high glucose levels Biguanides Botanical medicine (xxxx, xxxx), low glycemic diet, chromium, vanadium sulfate, exercise
Syndrome X
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Nephrology
Infections
Cardiovascular Disease
Gestational Diabetes
Secondary Diabetes
Iatrogenic Diabetes