New diabetes massage technique has arrived in the UK. Although recognised by medical professionals it has been largely ignored and unused. This is being promoted by a massage therapist who is able to prevent amputation of her mothers feet when she had diabetes. Her mothers doctor recommended amputation and fortunately a second doctor thought massage may well work and it did! She describes specific techniques that work best and how to apply them.

Staying physically active is one way to help improve your circulation. You also need to control your blood fat and sugar levels, as well as your blood pressure. Massage is an effective tool to incorporate in your daily foot check routine to ensure increased circulation, manage blood glucose levels and blood pressure.

And of course, don’t smoke. My mother was a smoker and it causes so many complication with many medications and most importantly her circulation. I picked up smoking from my mother’s bad habit at a young age and am very happy to say I have not been a smoker in over 8 years. I am proof quitting cold turkey works when you are committed to it. I knew in my heart I would NOT allow smoking to kill me slowly anymore.

For further information go to www.diabetesmassage.com