Listen and learn how Diabetes is associated with sympathetic stress, which disrupts autonomic balance and reduces heart rate variability (HRV). Chronic hyperglycemia and insulin resistance overactivate the sympathetic nervous system by raising heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol stress levels. This sustained stress response is directly linked to cardiovascular complications, leading to Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.
Jessica L. Underwood-Kallio, D.C., is a licensed chiropractor and educator with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. She’s served as Academic Dean at Southern California Health Institute while maintaining a private practice integrating chiropractic care, MPS therapy, and corrective exercise. Passionate about pain management, education, and holistic wellness, she specializes in combining manual therapy with evidence-based protocols to optimize patient outcomes and train future healthcare professionals.