People who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes will work with a diabetes care team, which may include with a local physiotherapist, family physician, local kinesiologist, nutritionist, endocrinologist, cardiologist, registered dietitian and local registered massage therapist. Studies show that some of the benefits of working with local registered massage therapists may include lower blood glucose levels, improved pain caused by neuropathy or foot ulcers and lower stress and depression levels. By lowering blood glucose levels, people may be able to avoid diabetes-related complications such as diabetic neuropathy and retinal detachment. A local registered massage therapist is a health and wellness provider who has taken special training in treating soft tissue disorders and injuries. From the ligaments and muscles to the tendons and connective tissue, a local registered massage therapist can treat the whole body. Local registered massage therapists use different techniques to treat patients with diabetes, including craniosacral release, deep tissue and lymphatic drainage. To learn more about how a local massage therapist can help you manage your type 1 or type 2 diabetes, talk to your healthcare provider.