Type 2 Diabetes – Symptoms and Causes
Hi, I’m Dr. Jonathan Spages, and I’ve dedicated my career to helping people reverse type 2 diabetes. My approach isn’t about masking symptoms—it’s about uncovering and addressing the root causes of diabetes. I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of patients transform their health, going from full-blown diabetes to walking out of my office with normal blood sugar, reduced medications, increased energy, and improved overall well-being.
Let’s talk about what’s really behind type 2 diabetes and how we can address it effectively.
The Iceberg Analogy: Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is often viewed as a surface-level problem. Blood sugar spikes, high cholesterol, weight gain, and high blood pressure are the most visible symptoms. These are the “tip of the iceberg”—what you can see above the surface.
But the real problem lies beneath. The root causes of diabetes are hidden under the surface, driving the symptoms that show up on top. These hidden factors include:
- Metabolic Dysfunction: Your metabolism isn’t working as it should.
- Organ Imbalances: The liver, adrenal glands, or other organs may not be functioning optimally.
- Infections or Toxins: Hidden infections, parasites, or toxic overload can disrupt your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar.
- Inflammation: Chronic inflammation affects how your body processes glucose and manages insulin.
Simply addressing the symptoms—like taking medication to lower blood sugar—doesn’t solve the underlying issues. To reverse diabetes, we must uncover and address what’s happening beneath the surface.
The Root Cause Approach
When I work with patients, I don’t focus on the diabetes label. Instead, I ask: Why are you diabetic?
Using advanced testing and a customized approach, I dig deep to find the specific reasons behind each patient’s condition. Whether it’s an organ dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, or an unknown infection, the key is identifying what’s unique to each person’s case.
Once we identify the root cause, we create a tailored plan to address it. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s a personalized roadmap that helps patients regain control of their health, reduce or eliminate medications, and see measurable improvements in their blood sugar, energy, and overall wellness.
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
While the root causes lie beneath the surface, the visible symptoms of type 2 diabetes include:
- Elevated blood sugar levels
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- High cholesterol or blood pressure
- Fatigue or low-energy
- Slow-healing wounds or frequent infections
These symptoms are your body’s way of signaling that something is wrong beneath the surface.
How to Start Reversing Diabetes
Reversing diabetes begins with understanding what’s driving your condition. Here’s how I help patients take that first step:
- Comprehensive Testing: Identify the underlying issues specific to your body.
- Customized Plan: Develop a step-by-step strategy tailored to address the root causes.
- Ongoing Support: Guide you through the process to ensure sustainable results.
Patients who follow this approach often return to their doctors with improved lab results, reduced medication needs, and a renewed sense of health and energy.
Conclusion
Type 2 diabetes is not just about managing blood sugar—it’s about uncovering the root causes and addressing them directly. You don’t have to settle for a life defined by diabetes. With the right approach, you can reverse the condition, regain your health, and live a fuller, healthier life.
If you’re ready to learn more, I’ve put together a free webinar that explains this approach in detail. Watch it here: Free Diabetes Training.
If you’d like to explore working with me one-on-one, there’s an opportunity to do so at the end of the webinar. Let’s work together to uncover the root of your diabetes and create a plan that transforms your health.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to helping you or your loved one on this journey.
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