By Dr. Sawssan Haidar, Founder of GetWell Centre

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, often leading to complications that impact muscles, nerves, and joints.

What many don’t realize is that physiotherapy plays a key role in managing these effects and improving quality of life for people with diabetes.

At GetWell Centre, our physiotherapists work closely with diabetic patients to:

• Improve blood circulation through customized exercise programs and movement therapy.
• Prevent and manage neuropathy (nerve pain, tingling, or numbness) with gentle, targeted treatments.
• Enhance joint mobility and balance, reducing the risk of falls and injuries.
• Support weight management and improve insulin sensitivity through regular physical activity.
• Promote wound healing and foot care, essential for diabetic patients with poor circulation.
• ⁠Improve skin sensation and temperature awareness, especially in advanced cases where patients may lose the ability to feel the superficial sensation

Physiotherapy is not just about movement, it’s about empowering patients to take control of their health, maintain mobility, and prevent complications.

At GetWell Centre, we believe that every person with diabetes deserves a personalized, holistic plan to stay active, healthy, and pain-free.