Do you know of someone with diabetes? This is an interesting case study about a 4 year old with Type 1 diabetes who seeked chiropractic care. CASE STUDY Improved A1 C Levels in a Patient with Insulin-Dependent Type I Diabetes Undergoing Chiropractic Care: A Case Report Nick Sudano D.C. Bio & Dana Robinson-LeBlanc D.C. Bio Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic ~ Volume 2011 ~ Issue 4 ~ Pages 120-124 ------------------------------------------------------- Objective: To describe successful chiropractic care of a patient with Type I Diabetes. Clinical Features: A 4-year-old female with Insulin-Dependent Type I Diabetes presented for a chiropractic evaluation. Initial examination revealed postural deviations and vertebral subluxations in the cervical, thoracic, and pelvic regions. Intervention and Outcomes: The patient was seen a total of 24 visits. Gonstead technique protocol was followed to administer adjustments to reduce vertebral subluxations. There was a significant decrease in hemoglobin A1C levels which resulted in a lessening of insulin administration. Conclusion: The chiropractic care of a pediatric patient with Insulin-Dependent Type I Diabetes is presented. More research is warranted on chiropractic care and diabetes.
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