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DIABETES & HYPERBARICS

Hyperbaric therapy has been demonstrated to stimulate angiogenesis to help ameliorate compromised blood flow and prevent organ failure.

DIABETES & HYPERBARICS

Diabetes currently affects over 37.3 million individuals—approximately 11.3% of the U.S. population—while an estimated 96 million people (38%) are living with prediabetes. This chronic condition significantly increases the risk of developing a range of serious health complications. Persistently elevated blood glucose levels can impact major organ systems, leading to issues involving the heart and blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and oral health. Additionally, individuals with diabetes face a heightened risk of infections. Diabetes remains one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease, vision loss, kidney failure, and lower limb amputations.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been shown to support the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis), which may improve compromised circulation and help reduce the risk of organ dysfunction.

Emerging research suggests that HBOT may also enhance insulin sensitivity and improve glucose uptake by skeletal muscle, contributing to better blood sugar regulation. Additionally, some studies indicate a potential connection between HBOT and the regeneration of pancreatic islets of Langerhans, which are responsible for insulin production. Hyperbaric therapy is also commonly used as a supportive treatment for infections such as osteomyelitis and cellulitis, and may aid in preventing systemic complications or long-term disability.

In people with chronic diabetes, reduced blood circulation can greatly hinder the body’s natural wound-healing process and increase the likelihood of ulcer formation. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) helps address this by delivering concentrated oxygen to the bloodstream, allowing more oxygen to reach damaged tissues. This increased oxygen supply may promote healing by activating fibroblasts—cells that play a critical role in tissue repair and regeneration.

Man Doing Blood Test

HOW HBOT CAN HELP

Improve Blood Chemistry Profile

  • Fasting Blood Sugar

  • Hemoglobin HbA1C

  • Lipid Profiles

Stimulate Angiogenesis & Reduce Inflammation

  • Combats Cellulitis

  • Improves Brain Function & Reduces Risk of Stroke

  • Enhances Heart Function & Reduces Risk of Heart Attack

  • Decreases Risk of Diabetic Neuropathy

  • Minimizes Risk of Diabetic Nephropathy

  • Reduces Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy

Enhanced Healing

  • Ameliorates Ulcerations

  • Promotes Closure of Non-Healing Wounds

  • Proliferates Epithelialization

  • Reduces Risk of Amputation

Advanced Glycemic Control

  • Improves Insulin Sensitivity

  • Increases Pancreatic Islets of Langerhans

  • Increases Skeletal Muscle Reception of Glucose

Decrease Cardiovascular Risk

  • Promotes Long-Term Blood Pressure Control

  • Attenuates Metabolic Syndrome

  • Reduces Risk of Sudden Heart Attack Due to Ventricular Arrhythmias

Dr Sonners with HBOT USA discusses HBOT and Diabetes

STUDY

HBOT and Wounds in Diabetes Read More

​HBOT Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma on Diabetic Wounds Read More

​HBOT for Diabetics Read More

​HBOT Helps Lower Blood Sugar Read More

​Managing Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome with HBOT Read More

​Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Inhibits Growth-related Decrease in Muscle Oxidative Capacity Read More

​The Effect of Hyperbaric Therapy on Brown Adipose Tissue Read More

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