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This is not intended to be an educational tool about the diabetes condition itself.  It is intended to give you information which may be of relevance to your specific situation and to suggest that you may benefit by adding hypnotherapy to your treatment regimen.

In our experience, and among hypnotherapists, it seems to be common knowledge that many people who have the condition of diabetes, while undergoing hypnotherapy for other reporting issues, often experience (frequently dramatic) improvement in glucose levels.  Many also find they must reduce their insulin levels significantly.  Because this can occur rather quickly and sometimes very dramatically, it is recommended that those with diabetes work closely with their physician (to monitor the condition and treatment of diabetes) while undergoing hypnotherapy for any issue.

Most suffering from diabetes may likely benefit from experiencing hypnotherapy from any NGH certified practitioner, or learning other relaxation techniques.  However, searching the internet for hypnotherpaists which may specialize in this condition may well be worth your time and effort.

One such center is The Motivational Hypnosis Center, Inc. 837 Darden Drive, Newport News, VA 23608, phone 757-989-0580

Additionally, following is some information which may be of interest to you.

Biofeedback (a specific application of hypnotherapeutic techniques)
Controlled Study of Biofeedback-Assisted Relaxation in Type I Diabetes, A study by Angela McGrady, PhD, Barbara K. Bailey, RN, MSN, CDE, and Marion P. Good, RN, MSN.  Published in DIABETES CARE, VOL. 14, NO. 5, May 1991 available from the American Diabetes Association, Inc.

The following is extracted from this report:
Objective: The effect of biofeedback-assisted relaxation was tested in a randomized trial in 18 adults with insulin-dependent (type I) diabetes. Research Design and Methods: Pretreatment and post treatment blood glucose values and insulin dosages in the group trained for 10 wk in biofeedback-assisted relaxation were compared with those in the untrained group.  Results: Significantly lower average blood glucose levels, percentage of fasting blood glucose levels at target, and percentage of glucose values >11.2 mM were observed in the trained group at posttest compared with the untrained group. Conclusions: These differences could not be explained by increases in insulin. It is suggested that stress management be considered as an adjunct to the medical management of people with type I diabetes.
Diabetes Care 14:360-65, 1991