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Naturopathic Doctors Ontario. DIABETES . High Blood Sugar due to:. Insulin Resistance Insulin Insufficiency Pancreatic cell damage (auto-immune, viral infection). www.ndontario.com. 3 Classifications. Type I (juvenile) Type II (adult onset) Gestational (during pregnancy). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
DIABETES
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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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DiagnosisSymptomsBlood TestsFamily HistoryAssessment 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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For more information call 416-233-2001 or [email protected]
