Diabetes and Manual Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Why can type 1 Diabetes influence the use of massage and Mobilisation techniques?
A
Due to a lack of sensation and awareness of pressure of the blood sugar levels are uncontrolled, this is due to nerves in capillaries shutting down as cells don’t have the required glucose to fuel them, causing hypoglycaemia.
2
Q
Hypoglycaemia can cause Fibromyalgia which is?
A
A metabolic disturbance within working muscles, ligaments and tendons.
