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Lunch and Learn Lecture Series
DIABETES
Naturopathic Medicine Week
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• Insulin Resistance• Insulin Insufficiency• Pancreatic cell damage (auto-
immune, viral infection)
High Blood Sugar due to:
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• Type I (juvenile)• Type II (adult onset)• Gestational (during pregnancy)
3 Classifications
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Symptoms
– Thirst– Frequent urination– Weight loss or weight gain– Altered mental status – Visual disturbances– Fatigue – Hunger pains– Cold / Bluish extremities– Numbness and tingling in fingers– Poor wound healing– Swollen gums
Symptoms
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Diagnosis
Symptoms
Blood Tests
Family History
Assessment of Risk Factors
Diagnosis
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Assessment of Risk Factors
• Weight and Fat Distribution• Underactivity / lack of physical exercise• Family History• Age• Alcohol consumption – liver function• Prediabetes – borderline blood sugar• History of Gestational Diabetes or birthing a
baby more than 9 pounds
Assessment of Risk Factors
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Diagnosis
• Naturopathic doctors will work with your present medical diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of possible interactions with medications and natural treatments such as botanicals
• Guide your individual treatment plan
Diagnosis
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Natural Therapies
• Botanical Medicine • Improving Liver Function• Homeopathic Treatment • Immune-modulators• Dietary Recommendations• Exercise and weight management
Natural Therapies
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Secondary Complications
• UTI• Poor wound healing• Kidney damage• Hypertension, cardiovascular problems• Peripheral neuropathy• Macular degeneration• Vision loss / Retinopathy• Muscle wasting• Peripheral vascular disease
Secondary Complications
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Maintenance
• Strategies: daily, weekly, monthly and annual to remain healthy
• How to listen to your symptoms• How to take care of your health• How to reduce the progression of DM and
maintain healthy sugar levels
Maintenance
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References
• National Institute of Medicine: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Canadian Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.ca
References
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