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Tier 7 · Endocrine and metabolic

Can a chiropractor treat diabetes?

Conditions that named non-physician doctors, mostly chiropractors, list as things they treat, grouped by who is most at risk if the advertised care is wrong. Every name links to the full dossier, the page it was said on, and the state rule we read it against.

In Hawaii, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia, as in every state, a chiropractic license covers the spine, joints and muscles, not diabetes. 15 practitioners we analyzed advertise it anyway. Diabetes is diagnosed by laboratory testing and managed by physicians, often with prescription medication and insulin. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding.

15Doc bros advertising it
36Advertised claims
7States with rules read
7Vulnerability tier

What the rules say

The rule each row was read against, in the state where that practitioner is licensed.

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

KSA 65-2871

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. 65-2871

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. §65-2871 (Kansas Healing Arts Act)

Hawaii · Hawaii Board of Chiropractic Examiners

HRS §442-1; HAR §16-76-25

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 331.010(1)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Missouri Revised Statutes Section 331.010

Virginia · Virginia Board of Medicine, Chiropractic Advisory Board

Virginia Code § 54.1-2901

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)(iv)

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

63 P.S. § 625.501 (Chiropractic Practice Act, Section 501)

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. 65-2871(a)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes 148.01, Subd. 1(2) and Subd. 4

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(1) and (2)

Who advertises it

Listed by strength of the public record for this condition, not by any judgment of the person.

Teresa Marie Volner

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 3 materials

“Diabetes and metabolic Wellness” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Diabetes and metabolic Wellness. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportKSA 65-2871

“The WINNERS in Diabetes Full Program” From their own pages

Public content appears to address The WINNERS in Diabetes Full Program. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

“to struggle alone with diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address to struggle alone with diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. §65-2871 (Kansas Healing Arts Act)

“Why the WINNERS in Diabetes Program Changes Everything” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Why the WINNERS in Diabetes Program Changes Everything. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

“Winners in Diabetes Program” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Winners in Diabetes Program. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

“Blood sugar problems” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Blood sugar problems. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

Corey M. Priest

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Blood sugar regulation and insulin resistance” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Blood sugar regulation and insulin resistance. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Adrenal fatigue and cortisol, Autoimmune disease and Hormone imbalance and replacement, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

“Diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Heart disease and cholesterol and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

“Insulin resistance” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Insulin resistance. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Adrenal fatigue and cortisol, Autoimmune disease and Hormone imbalance and replacement, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

“Pre-Diabetic” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Pre-Diabetic. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Heart disease and cholesterol and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Gloria Hamada

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Hawaii · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Hawaii: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportHRS §442-1; HAR §16-76-25

“Treatment of Autoimmune Disease, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Treatment of Autoimmune Disease, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease. That is outside a chiropractic license in Hawaii: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportHRS §442-1; HAR §16-76-25

Jaban M Moore

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Missouri · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

“Type II diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Type II diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Missouri: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMo. Rev. Stat. § 331.010(1)

“Diabetes and insulin resistance cause hair loss via inflammation” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Diabetes and insulin resistance cause hair loss via inflammation. That is outside a chiropractic license in Missouri: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedFull reportMissouri Revised Statutes Section 331.010

John David Ratcliffe

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Virginia · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Type 1 and 2 Diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Type 1 and 2 Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Virginia: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportVirginia Code § 54.1-2901

“Treatment of Type 1 and 2 Diabetes” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Treatment of Type 1 and 2 Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Virginia: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportVirginia Code § 54.1-2901

Jonah Dallas Yakel

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 3 materials

“diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedFull reportKSA 65-2871

“Blood sugar dysfunction” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Blood sugar dysfunction. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportKSA 65-2871

“carnivore diet for diabetes reversal” From their own pages

Public content appears to address carnivore diet for diabetes reversal. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedFull reportKSA 65-2871

“carnivore diet improves diabetes management” From their own pages

Public content appears to address carnivore diet improves diabetes management. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedFull reportKSA 65-2871

“insulin resistance” From their own pages

Public content appears to address insulin resistance. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedFull reportKSA 65-2871

Josh Axe

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Tennessee · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Blood Sugar” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Blood Sugar. That is outside a chiropractic license in Tennessee: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)(iv)

“Diabetes Management” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Diabetes Management. That is outside a chiropractic license in Tennessee: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)(iv)

“Reversing Diabetes” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Reversing Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Tennessee: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and Hormone imbalance and replacement, and 3 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)(iv)

Patrick Garrett

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Autoimmune Diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Autoimmune Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autism, Autoimmune disease and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

“Diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autism, Autoimmune disease and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

“Gestational Diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Gestational Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autism, Autoimmune disease and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 11 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

“Type 1 Diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Type 1 Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autism, Autoimmune disease and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

William Cole

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Pennsylvania · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Diabetes” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Pennsylvania: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Anxiety, Autoimmune disease and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull report63 P.S. § 625.501 (Chiropractic Practice Act, Section 501)

Chloe Skidmore

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

“Type II Diabetes” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Type II Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Anxiety, Autoimmune disease and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportKSA 65-2871

“Diagnosing and managing diabetes and heart disease” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Diagnosing and managing diabetes and heart disease. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportK.S.A. 65-2871(a)

John W Larson

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

“Diabetes Care” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Diabetes Care. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as ADHD, Autoimmune disease and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportMinnesota Statutes 148.01, Subd. 1(2) and Subd. 4

Kyle A Potter

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Diabetes” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Diabetes. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as ADHD, Anxiety and Autoimmune disease, and 6 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Anna Payne

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

“Weight management (Insulin resistance, Dysglycemia)” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Weight management (Insulin resistance, Dysglycemia). That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(1) and (2)

Where this care belongs

Must refer to: An endocrinologist or a primary care physician.

Diabetes is diagnosed by laboratory testing and managed by physicians, often with prescription medication and insulin.

Find one in HawaiiFind one in KansasFind one in MinnesotaFind one in MissouriFind one in PennsylvaniaFind one in TennesseeFind one in Virginia

Every row links to the page it came from and to the rule we read it against. People listed here were confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding. Records may share a common name with someone else, may be incomplete, or may have since been resolved, dismissed, or overturned. This section is analysis and opinion, not legal advice.