Diabetes and Complications Treatment

Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, which can lead to complications such as eye, kidney, nerve, and cardiovascular issues. It affects people of all ages, with a particularly high incidence in those over 40. Treatment needs to be personalized and includes medication, lifestyle interventions, and monitoring. If the optimal treatment window is missed, complications can cause irreversible damage and severely affect quality of life.

Emerging Treatment Methods

Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy is an emerging frontier treatment method, which improves the pathological foundation of diabetes by repairing pancreatic β-cell function and regulating immune and metabolic pathways. It has shown great potential in diabetes intervention, especially in controlling the progression of complications, and is suitable for patients with poor response to traditional therapies.

The advantages of stem cell therapy are as follows:

① Promotes recovery of pancreatic function and improves endogenous insulin secretion capacity

② Regulates immune balance and reduces β-cell destruction

③ Repairs microvascular endothelial damage, delaying the development of complications

④ Reduces chronic inflammation levels and enhances tissue metabolic capacity

⑤ Enhances cell regeneration, positively affecting diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, and other conditions

Traditional Treatment Methods

1. Insulin Injection Therapy
Insulin is an important treatment for type 1 diabetes and some type 2 patients, especially for those whose oral medications are ineffective. It comes in various forms, and the injection regimen should be tailored according to individual blood sugar fluctuations.

2. Oral Hypoglycemic Medications
Medications such as metformin, sulfonylureas, and GLP-1 receptor agonists mainly control blood sugar by enhancing insulin sensitivity and inhibiting gluconeogenesis. They are suitable for early and middle-stage patients.

3. Blood Glucose Monitoring and Management
Continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM) or fingerstick blood glucose testing help track blood sugar fluctuations in real-time, making it easier to adjust diet and medication to prevent hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia complications.

4. Nutritional Intervention and Diet Adjustment
Scientifically plan daily caloric intake, control the carbohydrate ratio, and reduce high-sugar, high-fat foods. A balanced diet can significantly improve insulin resistance and weight problems.

5. Aerobic Exercise and Weight Management
Moderate exercises such as brisk walking and swimming for at least 150 minutes per week can enhance insulin sensitivity and improve blood lipid levels. Regular exercise plays an active role in slowing down complications and disease progression.

6. Targeted Treatment of Complications
For diabetic nephropathy, ACE inhibitors and ARBs are used to protect kidney function; laser treatment for eye diseases; for diabetic foot, infection control and improving local circulation are required.

7. Psychological Intervention and Educational Support
Diabetic patients face the stress of long-term treatment. Emotional management and diabetes education are crucial in improving compliance and overall quality of life.

8. United Life Individualized Management Plan
United Life International Medical Center offers customized assessments and intervention plans for diabetes patients, integrating stem cell therapy, medications, rehabilitation, and other multi-dimensional approaches to optimize treatment outcomes.

Conclusion

Diabetes and its complications require long-term, comprehensive treatment management. Experts from United Life International Medical Center emphasize that stem cell therapy offers a new direction for controlling diabetes and alleviating complications. Combining medications, lifestyle management, and monitoring systems to establish personalized treatment plans is key to improving prognosis and slowing disease progression.