Healing Hands Medical Massage Institute : Massage increases circulation and tends to encourage cellular intake of glucose and improve insulin utilization. However, diabetics should check glucose levels an hour or two after receiving a massage to witness how their glucose levels have been altered. Relaxation is a great benefit to the diabetic client. Positive myofascial effects to diabetics will include increased mobility and enhanced tissue elasticity. Friction and scar removal techniques over chronic injection sites can relieve pain and dysfunction associated with these regions. Massage and reflexology at the areas featuring neuropathies may help restore nerve functionality and sensation.