Diabetes affects more than 12 million people and is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. With diabetes primarily affecting the small blood vessels, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been demonstrated to stimulate angiogenesis to help ameliorate compromised blood flow and prevent organ failure.

Research has shown that HBOT can lower blood sugar levels by increasing cellular sensitivity to insulin and skeletal muscle reception of glucose. Hyperoxygenation of tissues will increase mitochondrial function and metabolism, which decreases blood sugar levels. Furthermore, recent reports have provided evidence towards linking HBOT to regenerating pancreatic islets of Langerhans, thus potentially producing more insulin.
HBOT is often beneficial in treating osteomyelitis and cellulitis, in addition to preventing systemic toxicity and permanent disability. With chronic diabetes, impaired circulation reduces wound healing capability and promotes ulcerations. HBOT increases the amount of oxygen available to ulcerated areas, leading to increased fibroblast activation and promotes the growth of new blood vessels.

Studies have demonstrated the benefits of HBOT for diabetes with the following:

IMPROVE BLOOD CHEMISTRY PROFILE WITH HBOT

• Fasting Blood Sugar
• Hemoglobin HbA1C 
• Lipid Profiles

• Increases Pancreatic Islets of Langerhans
• Improves Insulin Sensitivity
• Increases Skeletal Muscle Reception of Glucose

DECREASE CARDIOVASCULAR RISK WITH HBOT

• Promotes Long-Term Blood Pressure Control
• Attenuates Metabolic Syndrome
• Reduces Risk of Sudden Heart Attack Due to Ventricular Arrhythmias

STIMULATE ANGIOGENESIS & REDUCE INFLAMMATION WITH HBOT

• Reduces Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy
• Decreases Risk of Diabetic Neuropathy
• • Minimizes Risk of Diabetic Nephropathy Combats Cellulitis
   

ENHANCE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL HEALING WITH HBOT

• Proliferates Epithelialization
• Promotes collagen formation
• Antimicrobial activity - reduces risk of infection
• Promotes angiogenesis

Promotes Closure of Non-Healing Wounds Ameliorates Ulcerations

• Reduces Risk of Amputation Study: Amputation Rate Decreased with HBOT

 
A study published in 2008 evaluated the efficacy of HBOT with respect to decreasing amputation rates for patients with diabetic foot ulcer. A total of 184 consecutive patients received an average of 39 HBOT sessions (60 to 120 minutes a day, six times a week with patients' progress evaluated at 3, 6 & 12 months) as an adjunct to standard treatment modalities for diabetic foot ulcer. Following treatment, 115 (62 percent) were completely healed, 31 (17 percent) showed no improvement and 38 (21 percent) underwent amputation.

HBOT's success was illustrated by the attenuation to hypoxic tissue by the mechanisms of angiogenesis, fibroblast replication, collagen synthesis, revascularization, epithelialization and increased leukocyte bactericidal activity.
The study confirmed that HBOT can help to reduce major amputation rates in diabetic foot ulcers by repairing tissue. This finding is especially noteworthy considering other conventional treatments had failed.
 
Source:

Ahmet Kaya, Figen Aydin, Taskin Altay, Levent Karapinar, Hasan Ozturk & Cengiz Karakuzu Can major amputation rates be decreased in diabetic foot ulcers with hyperbaric oxygen therapy? International Orthopaedics (SICOT) (2009) 33:441-446 DOI 10.1007/s00264-008-0623-y

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72 Million Americans Suffer Chronic Low Back Pain

Vertebral disc herniation is by far one of the most common causes of lower back pain (LBP) and has been poorly treated for the vast majority of patients. Often treatment for disc herniation leads to conversation about surgery and as it is becoming more evident, surgery begets more surgery. The number of patients having multiple lumbar surgeries is growing and does not treat the root cause of the pain. 

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This therapy has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing. The analgesic (Pain reducing) effect of HBOT is profound and the majority of patients report a decrease in pain with only a few treatments. 
 
One of the potential uses for HBOT is in the treatment of disc herniation, a condition in which the inner gel-like substance of a spinal disc protrudes out through a tear or crack in the outer layer. This can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the affected area. While oxygen will not cure the disc herniation, it can provide a foundation that allows patients to heal. 
 

HBOT has been shown to be effective in reducing the pain and inflammation associated with disc herniation

A newly published study found that HBOT significantly reduced the size of herniated discs, which can alleviate pressure on nearby nerves and improve symptoms. The herniated disc causes a massI effect, meaning the disc protrusion is so massive that it pushes onto other structures, causing pain, sciatica and inability to ambulate. 

Another study found that HBOT improved the healing process of herniated discs, allowing for faster recovery. While Hyperbaric Oxygen does not cure disc herniation, it decreases the inflammation and allows for physical therapy to strengthen the collateral muscles and add structural support. This is the first step to recovering from lower back pain without surgical intervention. 

In addition to its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects, HBOT can also improve the overall health of the spine and promote healing of the damaged disc. The increased oxygen levels in the body during HBOT can stimulate the growth of new blood vessels, which can improve circulation and provide nutrients to the injured area. The antiinflammatory effect of HBOT decreases swelling and allows the neighboring structures to return to normal function. 
 
Overall, HBOT has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for disc herniation. It can provide relief from pain and inflammation, improve the healing process, and promote overall spinal health.
 

Sources:

"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Retrospective Study." National Center for Biotechnology Information. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4794758/

"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for the Treatment of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial." National Center for Biotechnology Information. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6173301/

"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Lumbar Disc Herniation." Journal of Spine Surgery. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4872809/

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment in which patients are placed inside a pressurized chamber and exposed to high levels of oxygen. This treatment is used to help improve the healing of certain medical conditions, including nerve injuries.
 
Nerve injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, infection, diabetes and neurodegenerative disease. When a nerve is damaged, it can lead to pain, a loss of sensation, muscle weakness, and even paralysis. Diabetics often progress to peripheral neuropathy due to the lack of blood flow to the nerve and ultimately a lack of oxygenation needed for the nerve to function properly. 
 
HBOT works by increasing the amount of oxygen in the plasma, which can help to support the nerve, grow new blood vessels and improve blood flow to the damaged nerve. This increased blood flow can help to stimulate the healing process and promote further growth of new blood vessels in the area.
 
In addition to its effects on blood flow, HBOT can also help to reduce inflammation and swelling in the injured area. This will help to relieve pain and improve mobility, promoting natural healing by simply reducing swelling down to the cellular level.

HBOT promotes nerve healing and regeneration in multiple peer reviewed and published studies

Sources:

• Oxford Research - https://oxfordrecoverycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Hyperbaric-Oxygen-Therapy-for-Neuropathy.pdf
• American Journal of Translational Research - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5446542/
• https://rapm.bmj.com/content/early/2022/11/23/rapm-2022-104113

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