Treatment For Metabolic Health
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Insulin resistance
Metabolic syndrome
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Australian Centre for Functional Medicine takes a holistic approach to healthcare, recognising that illness is more than just physical symptoms. We believe symptoms are often part of a more significant problem, and by addressing the root cause, we can help you achieve long-term health and wellness.
This page explores various conditions directly related to Metabolic Health and common symptoms associated with these conditions.
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Diabetes
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a condition that results in high blood glucose levels due to the body’s inability to produce enough insulin. Over time, this can damage blood vessels and nerves, leading to various long-term health complications, including damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes, and feet.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and occurs when your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or your cells don’t respond well to insulin. In contrast, Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system attacks insulin-producing cells, impairing insulin production.
Nutrition is not the sole factor contributing to diabetes. A sedentary lifestyle, lack of sleep, chronic stress, gut issues, and environmental toxins also exert significant influence. These factors lead to oxidative stress, harm pancreatic beta cells responsible for insulin production, and promote cellular insulin resistance, paving the way for metabolic disorders. The objective is to detect and reverse diabetes before clinical diagnosis.
We assess the health of your metabolic health through advanced functional medicine testing combined with standard blood screening.
Common Symptoms
- Numbness in hands or feet
- Unusual weight loss
- Frequent urination
- Unusual thirst
- Fatigue
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that collectively elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and stroke. It may also result in other health issues, such as those linked to atherosclerosis and organ damage due to plaque accumulation in artery walls.
Common alternative terms for metabolic syndrome are:
- Syndrome X
- Insulin resistance syndrome
- Dysmetabolic syndrome
Our doctors adhere to the following framework to diagnose metabolic syndrome:
- Excess abdominal weight
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Low levels of HDL cholesterol
- Elevated blood sugar levels
- High blood pressure
Each of these conditions independently heightens your risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and stroke. However, with three or more, your risk significantly rises. AUSCFM doctors view metabolic syndrome as an indicator of the need to implement changes to enhance your well-being and reduce risks. Are you metabolically healthy?
Early detection and care are crucial for preventing metabolic syndrome and ensuring long-term metabolic health.
Common Symptoms
- Build-up of fat around the waist
- Frequent urination
- Unusual thirst
- Fatigue
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