Treatment of diabetes mellitus in the Kazakhstan Sanatorium

A sanatorium voucher for diabetes is the best way to prevent complications. An individually designed program provides sustained improvement in well-being and hemodynamic parameters, reduces insulin requirement, helps to more easily adapt to as new lifestyle and relieve accumulated stress.

Types of diabetes mellitus

The American Diabetes Association ADA identifies four types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes is insulin-dependent one in which the pancreas does not produce insulin so constant injections of this hormone are required.
Type 2 diabetes is insulin-independent one in which body tissues are resistant to the action of insulin or the pancreas does not produce enough of the hormone.
Specific types: genetic defects in β-cells or in insulin action, pancreatic diseases, endocrinopathies, drug or chemically induced diabetes and others.
Gestational diabetes – diabetes caused by gestosis in pregnant women.

The most common types of diabetes are type 1 and 2. These types can be treated in the Sanatorium:

Treatment for type 1 diabetes involves constant insulin injections. Spa treatment for this form of the disease helps prolong life and improve well-being. Mineral waters with a special composition, mud, hirudotherapy, kinesitherapy and other methods slow down the development of persistent hyperglycemia and reduce the risk of complications to a minimum.
When treating type 2 diabetes, the spa program helps improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin and overall well-being, and reduce the risk of disability.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic endocrine disease that requires lifestyle adjustments. It is not diabetes itself that is scary, but its complications that it can lead to: nephropathy, vision loss, damage to peripheral nerves, diabetic foot, angina pectoris, stroke, encephalopathy and others.

Doctors recommend annually undergoing spa-resort treatment in specialized institutions in order to keep diabetes under control, avoid complications and lead a healthy, active life for a long time.

Description of the diabetes treatment program

The program includes physiotherapy, balneology, exercise therapy, massage and other factors. In addition, the price of diabetes treatment in a sanatorium includes accommodation in a room of the selected category, a balanced diet, diagnostics and interesting leisure activities.

Nutrition and diet program for diabetes in our sanatorium

The advantage of a sanatorium voucher for diabetes is that much attention is paid to nutrition. After all, with this disease, following a diet is the easiest and most affordable way to keep the disease under control.

The Sanatorium has developed a special menu for diabetic patients, which improves the condition in nutrition-dependent conditions. A vacation in our health resort helps you develop the habit of proper nutrition, even if it was difficult to do at home. Our chefs prepare real masterpieces from products allowed for this disease. All dishes are delicious, beautifully presented, and the dining room always has a comfortable atmosphere.

Results of sanatorium therapy

The effect of the “Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus” program at the Kazakhstan Sanatorium:

Decrease of blood glucose level.
Reducing the dose of insulin support.
Normalization of body weight.
Increased fitness for work.
Getting rid of the unpleasant symptoms of chronic diseases associated with diabetes.
Reinforcement the body’s immune defense.

Diagnostic base in the Kazakhstan Sanatorium

A sanatorium voucher for diabetes mellitus includes diagnostic procedures. The treatment program is compiled on the basis of the obtained test results and data from the sanatorium card.
Composition of the diagnostic block:
Initial appointment and support throughout the treatment by a general practitioner.
Consultations with specialized specialists if indicated: physiotherapist, endocrinologist, neurologist, exercise therapy instructor-methodologist.
Glycemic profile.
Clinical blood count and biochemical blood tests.
Clinical urinalysis.
Thyroid gland and pancreas US.
Electrocardiography with interpretation.

Medical base of the Kazakhstan Sanatorium

The medical base of the Kazakhstan Sanatorium is equipped with modern equipment required for the treatment of diabetes. Qualified doctors monitor the state of patients and the results of therapy.

Composition of the program “Treatment of diabetes mellitus”:

Diet therapy.
Use of Yessentuki mineral water according to the scheme.
Mineral, 2- and 4-chamber, dry carbon dioxide baths.
Therapeutic showers.
Mud therapy.
Instrumental physiotherapy: magnet, laser.
Oxygen therapy.
Remedial gymnastics.
Massage.
Therapeutic swimming.

The price of diabetes treatment at the Kazakhstan Sanatorium includes the required minimum of procedures. With their help, 2–3 weeks of rest can significantly improve your well-being, normalize blood counts and reduce the risk of complications.

Sometimes more intensive treatment is required to obtain pronounced and lasting results. In this case, the doctor will suggest additional procedures.

Equipment for the treatment of diabetes in the Kazakhstan Sanatorium

Magnetotherapy: Polymag-02, Mag-Expert, Madin, Kolibri and Alma devices.

The effect of magnetic therapy has a positive effect on all organs and systems: inflammation and swelling are reduced, blood vessels are strengthened, and natural regeneration mechanisms are launched.
The impact of a magnet on the pancreas improves the condition and functions of the organ, normalizes metabolic processes.
Several sessions of magnetic therapy reduce blood glucose levels, increase immunity, and improve the condition of diabetic foot and neuropathy.
A doctor at a diabetes sanatorium may prescribe general or local magnetic therapy, depending on the patient’s condition and the effect to be achieved.

Laser therapy: Rikta, Lasmik devices

Laser therapy procedures reduce the need for insulin and increase the body’s sensitivity to this hormone. As a result, the risk of developing hypoglycemic conditions with their negative consequences is reduced.
Laser therapy is an effective prevention of complications of diabetes: diseases of the heart, blood vessels, joints, spine and other organs.
Laser exposure is applied locally as well as on reflex zones and projections of internal organs. The Lasmik device allows for two types of laser illumination of blood.

2- and 4-chamber contrast baths

Treatment of diabetes mellitus at a Sanatorium of the Caucasus Mineralnye Vody necessarily includes balneotherapy. We use the most effective types of balneotherapy against possible complications.
Therapeutic baths soothe, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve metabolism.
Two- and four-chamber baths for hands and feet have a minimum of indications; they are carried out to improve lymph flow and blood circulation, and activate the processes of regeneration of the nervous system.
A dry carbon dioxide bath helps dilate blood vessels, which improves blood supply to muscle fibers. This activates the action of insulin which reduces glucose levels.

Oxygen chamber

Circulatory disorders characteristic of the disease cause hypoxia of tissues and organs. As a result, problems with vision, hearing and other important systems arise. Oxygen therapy sessions help correct the situation in the sanatorium with the treatment of diabetes.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy eliminates hypoxia, which helps process glucose more efficiently.
The hyperbaric chamber has anti-inflammatory, decongestant, immunomodulatory effects. Restores lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, helps normalize weight.
In reviews of the treatment of diabetes mellitus in the Sanatorium, patients note that after a course of procedures their limbs stopped going numb, their vitality increased, and they felt a surge of strength.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in a sanatorium:

Diabetes mellitus in the compensation stage: normal levels of ketone bodies in the blood, absence of acetone in the urine, glycemia not higher than 8 mmol/l.
Diabetic retinopathy stages 1–2.
Stage 1 nephropathy without azotemia.
Impaired peripheral circulation in the lower extremities without trophic ulcers and gangrene.

Contraindications for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in a Sanatorium of the Caucasus Mineralnye Vody:

Diabetes mellitus in the stage of decompensation.
Tendency to hypoglycemic states and rapid loss of consciousness.
General contraindications to spa-resort treatment.

Treatment of diabetes mellitus in the Kazakhstan Sanatorium in Yessentuki

Our Sanatorium for the treatment of diabetes mellitus is located in Yessentuki, a specialized resort for this disease. The local climate helps normalize metabolism and lower blood sugar levels; healing natural factors are used to carry out safe and effective procedures.

The main healing factor is natural mineral water “Yessentuki”:

Alkaline waters normalize the acid-base balance and are indicated for diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2. Drinking treatment reduces the acidosis characteristic of the disease.
High mineralization promotes the removal of waste and toxins, helps cleanse the liver and pancreatic ducts.
Drinking treatment restores cells, improves insulin production and has a general healing effect.

Mineral waters are used not only for drinking treatment but also for balneotherapy. Baths, irrigation, and inhalations with mineral water help to quickly relieve the unpleasant symptoms of many associated diseases, increase immune defense and activate the body’s self-healing mechanisms.

Among the effective procedures in the treatment of diabetes are mud applications. We use Tambukan mud, unique in composition and properties, which has a rich mineral and organic composition. Peloids from Lake Tambukan normalize metabolism, accelerate the breakdown of carbohydrates, and relieve inflammation. Pelotherapy procedures are prescribed strictly in the absence of contraindications.